voltarianismes
Syllables
vol-ta-ri-a-nis-mes
Pronunciation
/vɔl.tɛ.ʁja.ni.zəm/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
voltai- + -rian- + -ismes
The word 'voltairianismes' is a French noun divided into six syllables (vol-ta-ri-a-nis-mes) with stress on the third syllable ('ri'). It's morphologically composed of a prefix derived from Voltaire, a root related to philosophical adherence, and the suffix '-ismes' denoting a system of beliefs. Syllabification follows standard French rules of vowel-consonant breaks and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
Principles, ideas, or characteristics associated with Voltaire and the Enlightenment.
Voltaireanisms
“Les voltairianismes ont influencé la Révolution française.”
“Il défendait les voltairianismes avec passion.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ri'), the penultimate syllable, following standard French stress patterns.
Syllables
vol — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ta — Open syllable, following a vowel.. ri — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. a — Open syllable, following a consonant.. nis — Closed syllable, final syllable with nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables generally break after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Suffix Separation
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
Penultimate Stress
In polysyllabic words, stress often falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'r' sound in 'ri' is part of the stressed syllable despite typically initiating a syllable break.
- The pronunciation of the 'r' sound may vary regionally, but does not affect syllable division.
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