structuralisme
The word 'structuralisme' is divided into five syllables: struc-tu-ral-is-me. It is a noun of Latin and Greek origin, with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A method of structural analysis in anthropology, linguistics, and other fields, emphasizing the underlying systems of relationships.
Structuralism
“Le structuralisme a influencé de nombreux domaines de la pensée.”
“Lévi-Strauss est un figure clé du structuralisme.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ral'), typical for French words ending in -isme.
Syllables
struc — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. tu — Open syllable.. ral — Open syllable, stressed.. is — Closed syllable.. me — Open syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are assigned to the syllable they most naturally belong to.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in -isme are typically stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'str' cluster is a common exception to the rule against initial consonant clusters.
- The pronunciation of the 'r' can vary regionally.
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