échantillonnage
Syllables
é-chan-til-lon-na-ge
Pronunciation
/e.ʃɑ̃.ti.jɔ̃.naʒ/
Stress
010101
Morphemes
é- + chant- + -illonnage
The word 'échantillonnage' is divided into six syllables: é-chan-til-lon-na-ge. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a noun derived from Latin roots, with a complex suffix. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowels and avoiding stranded consonants, with the 'gn' cluster being a notable exception.
Definitions
- 1
The action or process of taking a sample.
Sampling
“L'échantillonnage de l'eau est essentiel pour vérifier sa qualité.”
“Un échantillonnage représentatif est nécessaire pour obtenir des résultats fiables.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pon').
Syllables
é — Open syllable, initial vowel.. chan — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. til — Open syllable.. lon — Closed syllable, nasal vowel, 'gn' cluster.. na — Open syllable.. ge — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Every vowel sound forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken up to avoid stranded consonants, but certain clusters (like 'ch', 'gn') are treated as single phonemes.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the beginning of a syllable unless they are part of a consonant cluster.
- The 'gn' cluster is treated as a single phoneme /ɲ/.
- Nasal vowels require special consideration as they form the syllable nucleus.
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