tjeʁ.mɔ̃dist
The word 'tiers-mondistes' is divided into three syllables: tje-ʁ.mɔ̃-dist. It's a noun derived from Latin and Greek roots, meaning 'Third Worldist'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding breaking pronounceable consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A person who supports the political and economic interests of the Third World.
Third Worldist, advocate of the Third World.
“Les tiers-mondistes critiquent souvent la politique étrangère des États-Unis.”
“Il était un tiers-mondiste convaincu.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-dist', following standard French stress patterns.
Syllables
tje — Open syllable, containing a semi-vowel and vowel. Initial syllable.. ʁ.mɔ̃ — Closed syllable, containing a consonant and nasal vowel. Middle syllable.. dist — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster and vowel. Final, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-initial Syllable
Syllables begin with a vowel sound (e.g., 'tje').
Consonant Cluster + Vowel
Consonant clusters are followed by a vowel, forming a new syllable (e.g., 'ʁ.mɔ̃', 'dist').
- Possible liaison between 'tiers' and 'mondistes' in fluent speech.
- Slight variations in the pronunciation of 'tiers' (/tje/ or /tjeʁ/).
- Nasal vowel pronunciation /ɔ̃/ is standard.
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