selfgɔvɛʁnmɑ̃
The English loanword 'self-government' is syllabified into 'self-gɔv-ɛʁn-mɑ̃' in French, following French phonological rules. Stress falls on the final syllable. The word's structure is influenced by its English origin but adapted to French pronunciation, particularly with the nasal vowel and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The act of governing oneself or a group.
Autogouvernement
“Le pays a mis en place un système d'autogouvernement.”
“Le concept de self-government est important pour les minorités.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the last syllable '-mɑ̃' as is typical in French.
Syllables
sɛlf — Open syllable, vowel sound is open.. ɡɔv — Closed syllable, consonant 'v' closes the syllable.. ɛʁn — Closed syllable, consonant 'n' closes the syllable.. mɑ̃ — Closed syllable, nasal vowel, consonant 'm' closes the syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Principle
French syllables are structured around an onset and a rime.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables follow a sonority hierarchy.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up according to French phonotactic constraints.
- Loanword adaptation to French phonology.
- Unusual 'lf' cluster pronunciation.
- Potential regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
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