universalismes
Syllables
u-ni-ver-sa-lis-mes
Pronunciation
/y.ni.vɛʁ.sa.li.zɛm/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
uni- + vers- + -alisme
The word 'universalismes' is divided into six syllables: u-ni-ver-sa-lis-mes. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sa'). It's a noun composed of the prefix 'uni-', root 'vers-', and suffixes '-alisme' and '-es'. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and permissible consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Doctrines or beliefs relating to universality; the acceptance or promotion of universal principles.
Universalisms
“Les universalismes philosophiques ont influencé la pensée politique.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sa').
Syllables
u — Open syllable, vowel onset. ni — Open syllable, vowel onset. ver — Closed syllable, consonant ending. sa — Open syllable, vowel onset, stressed. lis — Open syllable, vowel onset. mes — Closed syllable, consonant ending
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables begin with a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Permissibility
Certain consonant clusters (like 'vr') are allowed at the beginning of a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
French generally stresses the penultimate syllable in words of this length.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless they form part of a permissible cluster.
- The silent 's' at the end of the word does not affect syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may occur but do not alter syllable division.
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