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représentative

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5 syllables
14 characters
French
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5syllables

représentative

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

re-pré-sen-ta-tive

Pronunciation

/ʁə.pʁe.zɑ̃.ta.tiv/

Stress

00001

Morphemes

re- + présent- + -ative

The word 'représentative' is divided into five syllables: re-pré-sen-ta-tive. Stress falls on the final syllable '-tive'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 're-', the root 'présent-', and the suffix '-ative'. Syllabification follows vowel-based division rules, maintaining consonant clusters and respecting French stress patterns.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Representing or embodying a particular quality or group.

    Representative

    “Une étude représentative de l'opinion publique.”

    syn:indicatiftypiqueemblématique
    ant:atypiqueexceptionnel

Stress pattern

Stress falls on the final syllable '-tive'. French stress is generally less prominent than in English.

Syllables

5
re/ʁə/
pré/pʁe/
sen/zɑ̃/
ta/ta/
tive/tiv/

re — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel. Unstressed.. pré — Open syllable, containing a stressed vowel. Relatively unstressed.. sen — Closed syllable, containing a nasal vowel. Relatively unstressed.. ta — Open syllable, containing a vowel. Relatively unstressed.. tive — Closed syllable, containing a vowel. Primary stressed syllable.

Word Parts

pre

re-

Latin origin, meaning 'again, back'. Prefixes are generally considered separate morphemes.

root

présent-

Latin origin (*praesens*), present participle stem of *prae-esse* 'to be before'. Core meaning: 'being present'.

suf

-ative

Latin origin (*-ativus*), forming adjectives. Transforms verb stem into an adjective denoting a quality.

Similar Words

co­mu­ni­ca­tivei­ni­si­a­tivecré­a­tive

Vowel-Based Division

Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.

Consonant Cluster Handling

Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are complex.

Final Syllable Stress

Stress typically falls on the final syllable in French.

Prefix/Suffix Separation

Prefixes and suffixes are generally treated as separate syllables.

  • Regional variations in the pronunciation of /ʁ/ (the 'r' sound).
  • Potential elision of the final vowel /v/ in rapid speech.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/13/2025

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