unilatéralèment
Syllables
u-ni-la-té-ra-lè-ment
Pronunciation
/ynila.te.ʁal.mɑ̃/
Stress
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Morphemes
uni- + latéral- + -ement
The word 'unilatéralement' is divided into seven syllables: u-ni-la-té-ra-lè-ment. It's derived from Latin roots and the French adverbial suffix '-ement'. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, with consideration for the nasal vowel and the /ʁ/ sound.
Definitions
- 1
In a unilateral manner; one-sidedly; partially.
Unilaterally
“Il a agi unilatéralement.”
“La décision a été prise unilatéralement.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lè').
Syllables
u — Open syllable, initial vowel.. ni — Open syllable, vowel-consonant sequence.. la — Open syllable, vowel-consonant sequence.. té — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant sequence.. ra — Open syllable, vowel-consonant sequence.. lè — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant sequence, stressed syllable.. ment — Closed syllable, nasal vowel, consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Attempt to create syllables with consonants as onsets whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Avoid leaving consonants without a following vowel.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Divide between vowel and consonant when no other rule applies.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in French.
- The nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ in '-ment' can sometimes lead to different interpretations, but the standard syllabification places it within the final syllable.
- The /ʁ/ sound can be challenging to categorize, but it functions as a consonant in this word.
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