questionnement
Syllables
ques-tion-ne-ment
Pronunciation
/kɛstjɔn.mɑ̃/
Stress
0001
Morphemes
question- + question- + -nement
The word 'questionnement' is divided into four syllables: ques-tion-ne-ment. It's a noun formed from a Latin root with a -ment suffix. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows CV patterns, maximizing onsets, and accounting for the nasal vowel in the final syllable.
Definitions
- 1
The act of questioning; inquiry; interrogation.
Questioning, interrogation, inquiry.
“Le questionnement des témoins a été long.”
“Son questionnement est légitime.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable ('ment').
Syllables
ques — Open syllable, onset 'kɛs', nucleus 'ɛ'.. tion — Closed syllable, onset 'tj', nucleus 'ɔ̃'.. ne — Open syllable, onset 'n', nucleus 'ə'.. ment — Closed syllable, onset 'm', nucleus 'ɑ̃'.
Word Parts
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Consonant-Vowel (CV) Syllabification
Syllables are generally formed around vowel nuclei, with preceding consonants forming the onset.
Maximizing Onsets
Consonants are assigned to the onset of the following syllable whenever possible.
Nasal Vowel Syllabification
Nasal vowels typically form the nucleus of their own syllable.
- The 'n' in 'questionnement' is part of the final syllable due to the nasal vowel.
- Potential slight vowel reduction in 'ment' in some regional variations.
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