sécularisation
Syllables
sé-cu-la-ri-sa-tion
Pronunciation
/se.ky.la.ʁi.za.sjɔ̃/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
sé- + cul- + -arisation
The word 'sécularisation' is divided into six syllables: sé-cu-la-ri-sa-tion. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ri'. It's a noun derived from Latin roots, meaning secularization. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The process of making something secular; removal of religious character.
Secularization
“La sécularisation de l'éducation est un débat important.”
“Le processus de sécularisation s'est accéléré au XXe siècle.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ri'), typical for French words ending in a vowel or silent 'e'.
Syllables
sé — Open syllable, vowel sound.. cu — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. la — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ri — Closed syllable, vowel sound, stressed syllable.. sa — Open syllable, vowel sound.. tion — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables typically begin with a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally broken after the first vowel.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in a vowel or silent 'e'.
- The pronunciation of the final 'n' can vary due to liaison.
- The 'c' before 'u' is always pronounced /s/.
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