sansasjɔ̃nalist
Syllables
san-sa-sjɔ̃-na-list
Pronunciation
/sɑ̃.sa.sjɔ̃.na.list/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
sensationnel- + sensation + -iste
The word 'sensationnaliste' is divided into five syllables: san-sa-sjɔ̃-na-list. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('na'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'sensationnel-', the root 'sensation', and the suffix '-iste'. It functions primarily as an adjective meaning 'sensationalist'.
Definitions
- 1
Excessively dramatic or sensational.
Sensationalist
“Un journaliste sensationnaliste.”
“Un article sensationnaliste.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('na').
Syllables
san — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. sa — Open syllable.. sjɔ̃ — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. na — Open syllable, stressed.. list — Closed syllable.
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are formed around vowels, with following consonants typically belonging to the next syllable.
Consonant-Vowel Rule
Consonants between vowels are divided to the following vowel.
Stress Rule
Stress in French generally falls on the last syllable, unless it contains a schwa.
- The double 'n' does not create a syllable break.
- Liaison is possible between the final 'e' and a following vowel.
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