ultérieurement
The word 'ultérieurement' is divided into five syllables: ul-té-rieu-re-ment. It's an adverb derived from Latin roots, with stress on the second syllable. Syllabification follows French rules of onset maximization and vowel-based syllable nuclei, with the 'rieu' sequence being a notable, but accepted, exception.
Definitions
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Later, subsequently, afterwards.
Later, subsequently, afterwards
“Nous discuterons de ce problème ultérieurement.”
“Il est arrivé ultérieurement dans la soirée.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('té'). This is typical for French adverbs.
Syllables
ul — Open syllable, initial syllable.. té — Open syllable, stressed.. rieu — Closed syllable, complex structure.. re — Open syllable, linking element.. ment — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
French prefers to maximize onsets, leading to the division 'ul'.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left stranded unless part of a coda.
- The 'rieu' sequence is a less common syllable structure but is accepted due to etymology.
- No significant regional variations in syllabification.
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