publikʁelasjɔ̃
Syllables
pu-blik-ʁe-la-sjɔ̃
Pronunciation
/py.blik.ʁe.la.sjɔ̃/
Stress
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Morphemes
public + relation + s
The word 'public-relations' is divided into five syllables: pu-blik-ʁe-la-sjɔ̃. It follows standard French syllabification rules, prioritizing vowel-initial syllables and keeping consonant clusters intact. The final syllable contains a nasal vowel, forming a single unit. As an anglicism, pronunciation and syllabification can vary slightly.
Definitions
- 1
The professional practice of managing the spread of information between an individual or an organization and the public.
Public relations
“Elle travaille dans les relations publiques.”
“Une bonne stratégie de relations publiques est essentielle.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable /sjɔ̃/, typical of French word stress. Stress is relatively weak.
Syllables
pu — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. blik — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. ʁe — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. la — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. sjɔ̃ — Closed syllable, nasal vowel forming a single syllable unit.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllables
Syllable division occurs before vowels.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Nasal Vowels
Nasal vowels typically form a single syllable unit with the preceding consonant.
- Anglicism with potential pronunciation variations.
- Retention of English plural '-s'.
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