steréotypasje
Syllables
ste-ré-o-typ-a-sje
Pronunciation
/ste.ʁe.o.ti.pa.sje/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
stéréo- + typ- + -passiez
The word 'stéréotypassiez' is a verb form divided into six syllables: ste-ré-o-typ-a-sje. It contains a Greek-derived prefix and root, and a complex conditional suffix. Stress is subtle on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules of vowel and consonant cluster division.
Definitions
- 1
To stereotype; to assign fixed characteristics to a group or individual.
You (plural) would stereotype.
“Vous stéréotypassiez les adolescents comme rebelles.”
Stress pattern
Stress is subtle but present on the penultimate syllable '-tiez'. French stress is generally on the last syllable of a phrase, but penultimate syllable receives slight emphasis in polysyllabic words.
Syllables
ste — Open syllable, consonant cluster at the beginning.. ré — Open syllable, vowel sound.. o — Open syllable, single vowel.. typ — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.. sje — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.
Word Parts
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Vowel Division
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Division
Syllables are divided before consonant clusters followed by a vowel.
Open/Closed Syllable Preference
French prefers open syllables (ending in vowels), but closed syllables (ending in consonants) are permissible, especially with common clusters.
- The 'typ' cluster is a relatively uncommon syllable-final cluster, but it's accepted in French.
- The conditional ending '-passiez' is a complex morpheme requiring careful syllabification.
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