sasasjɔnalizm
Syllables
sa-sa-sjɔ-nal-izm
Pronunciation
/sɑ̃.sa.sjɔ.nal.izm/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
sensationnel- + sens- + -isme
The word 'sensationnalisme' is divided into five syllables: sa-sa-sjɔ-nal-izm. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'nal'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'sensationnel-', the root 'sens-', and the suffix '-isme'. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The use of sensational or shocking material in news or other media to attract attention.
Sensationalism
“Le sensationnalisme des médias est souvent critiqué.”
“Il dénonce le sensationnalisme dans les reportages.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'nal'.
Syllables
sa — Open syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. sa — Open syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. sjɔ — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant cluster structure.. nal — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant structure, primary stress.. izm — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant structure.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
French avoids leaving a single consonant between two vowels.
- The double 'n' is treated as part of the preceding syllable due to the nasal vowel.
- Regional variations might affect vowel quality but not syllable division.
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