époustoufflasses
Syllables
é-pous-touf-fla-sses
Pronunciation
/e.pustu.fla.sə/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
é- + poustoufl- + -asses
The word 'époustouflasses' is divided into five syllables: é-pous-touf-fla-sses. It features a stressed first syllable and several consonant clusters permissible in French. The word is a feminine noun meaning 'shock' or 'astonishment' and is composed of a prefix, root, and suffix with Latin origins.
Definitions
- 1
A sudden, overwhelming feeling; a shock; a blast. Often used figuratively to describe something astonishing or breathtaking.
Shock, blast, astonishment, something breathtaking.
“La nouvelle a été une époustouflasse pour tout le monde.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('é'). This is typical for French words.
Syllables
é — Open syllable, vowel as nucleus. Stressed.. pous — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ps' as onset.. touf — Closed syllable, vowel as nucleus.. fla — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'fl' as onset.. sses — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ss' as onset.
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Vowel Rule
Every vowel sound constitutes the nucleus of a syllable.
Onset Rule
Consonant clusters are permitted as onsets, provided they adhere to sonority sequencing principles.
Avoidance of Isolated Consonants
French generally avoids leaving a single consonant as a syllable onset unless it's part of a liaison.
- The 'stfl' cluster is relatively uncommon but permissible.
- The final 's' is pronounced.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect perceived boundaries.
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