supranasjonal
The word 'supranationale' is divided into five syllables: su-pra-na-sjo-nal. It is an adjective of Latin origin, with stress on the final syllable. Syllable division follows French rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, with permissible consonant clusters.
Definitions
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Relating to or involving multiple nations; transcending national boundaries.
Supranational
“une organisation supranationale”
“les pouvoirs supranationaux”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable ('nal'), as is typical in French.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pra — Open syllable.. na — Open syllable.. sjo — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. nal — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Avoid leaving consonants without a vowel to form a syllable.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress generally falls on the final syllable in French.
- The 'u' in 'su-' can be elided in connected speech.
- Consonant clusters (/sj/ and /nl/) are permissible in French syllable structure.
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