proportionnelle
Syllables
pro-por-tion-nelle
Pronunciation
/pʁɔ.pɔʁ.sjɔ.nɛl/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
pro- + portion- + -nelle
The word 'proportionnelle' is divided into four syllables: pro-por-tion-nelle. It's derived from Latin roots and features a stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard French rules based on vowel-consonant sequences and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or characterized by proportion.
Proportional
“Une augmentation proportionnelle.”
“Les coûts sont proportionnels à la demande.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tion'), as the final syllable does not contain a schwa.
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. por — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. tion — Closed syllable, nasal vowel nucleus.. nelle — Closed syllable, consonant-final.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
A consonant following a vowel typically initiates a new syllable.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters (like 'tion') can form a single syllable unit.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'r' sound.
- The nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ in 'tion' requires consideration of its unique phonetic properties.
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