spiritualist
Syllables
spi-ri-tua-list
Pronunciation
/spi.ʁi.tɥa.list/
Stress
0010
Morphemes
spiritu- + spiritu- + -istes
The French noun 'spiritualistes' (spiritualists) is divided into four syllables: spi-ri-tua-list, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's derived from Latin and Greek roots, and syllabification follows standard French phonological rules prioritizing CV structure and open syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Followers or practitioners of spiritualism.
Spiritualists
“Les spiritualistes croient à la communication avec les esprits.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tua').
Syllables
spi — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. ri — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. tua — Open syllable, semi-vowel 'u' creates a distinct syllable.. list — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally considered open syllables.
CV Structure Preference
French favors syllables with a consonant-vowel (CV) structure.
Maximizing Onsets
Consonant clusters are broken up to create onsets for subsequent syllables.
- The final 's' is silent, affecting syllabification.
- The 'u' in 'tua' creates a semi-vowel sound but forms a distinct syllable.
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