Words with Root “fort-” in French

The word 'superforteresse' is divided into six syllables: su-per-for-te-res-se. It is a noun with Latin roots, meaning 'superfortress'. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, with consideration for the variable pronunciation of the /ʁ/ sound.