sentimentalisme
Syllables
sen-ti-men-ta-lis-me
Pronunciation
/sen.ti.men.ta.liˈzme/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
sent- + iment- + -alisme
The word 'sentimentalisme' is divided into six syllables: sen-ti-men-ta-lis-me. It's a noun of Latin and Greek origin, meaning sentimentalism. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows Romanian rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding stranded consonants, with consideration for its borrowed status.
Definitions
- 1
Tendency to be guided by feeling rather than reason; excessive emotionality.
Sentimentalism
“Manifestă un sentimentalisme exagerat.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lis').
Syllables
sen — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ti — Closed syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. men — Closed syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. ta — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. lis — Closed syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. me — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
sent-
Latin *sentire* - to feel; forms adjectives and nouns related to feeling.
iment-
Latin *imentum* - a means, instrument, or quality; forms nouns denoting a state or quality.
-alisme
French *-alisme*, ultimately from Greek *-ismos*; forms abstract nouns denoting a doctrine, practice, or characteristic.
Similar Words
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are divided after each vowel when followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel Division
Syllables are divided before each vowel when preceded by a consonant.
- The word is a borrowing from French, requiring adaptation to Romanian phonology.
- The pronunciation of the final 'e' is a key consideration, though standard pronunciation dictates full articulation.
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