voltarianisme
Syllables
vol-ta-ri-an-isme
Pronunciation
/vɔl.tɛ.ʁja.ni.zəm/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
voltai- + -rian- + -isme
The word 'voltairianisme' is divided into five syllables: vol-ta-ri-an-isme. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ri'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix derived from Voltaire, a root denoting relation, and the suffix '-isme' indicating a doctrine. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
The philosophical or literary principles associated with Voltaire; adherence to Voltaire's ideas.
Voltairianism
“Le voltairianisme prône la tolérance et la raison.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ri'), typical for French words ending in -isme.
Syllables
vol — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ta — Open syllable, vowel follows a consonant.. ri — Open syllable, uvular 'r' initiates the syllable.. an — Open syllable, vowel follows a consonant.. isme — Closed syllable with a nasal vowel, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken up to create syllables, prioritizing vowel sounds.
- The uvular 'r' sound can sometimes be elided or linked, but it clearly initiates the 'ri' syllable in this case.
- Nasal vowels can sometimes lead to syllabic boundary ambiguity, but the '-isme' syllable is clearly defined.
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