universalisation
Syllables
u-ni-ver-sa-li-sa-tion
Pronunciation
/ynivɛʁsalizasjɔ̃/
Stress
0000001
Morphemes
univers- + vers- + -alisation
The word 'universalisation' is divided into seven syllables based on vowel sounds. It consists of the prefix 'univers-', the root 'vers-', and the suffix '-alisation'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel nuclei and avoiding complex consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The process of becoming universal; the act of making something applicable to all cases or people.
Universalization
“La mondialisation est une forme d'universalisation culturelle.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable ('tion'). A secondary stress may be present on the antepenultimate syllable ('sa').
Syllables
u — Open syllable, initial vowel.. ni — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ver — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sa — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. li — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sa — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by nasal vowel.
Word Parts
Vowel-based Syllabification
Each vowel sound typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Avoidance of Complex Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken only when they create overly complex onsets or codas.
- Silent 't' in '-tion' affects orthographic syllabification but not pronunciation.
- Nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ is a characteristic feature of French phonology.
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