administratrices
Syllables
ad-mi-nis-tra-tri-ces
Pronunciation
/ad.mi.ni.stʁa.tʁis/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
ad- + ministr- + -s
The French noun 'administratrices' (female administrators) is divided into six syllables: ad-mi-nis-tra-tri-ces. Stress falls on 'tri'. It's derived from Latin roots with feminine and plural suffixes, and syllabification follows French rules maximizing onsets and dividing around vowels.
Definitions
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Female administrators
Female administrators
“Les administratrices de l'université ont pris une décision importante.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'tri' (1). Other syllables are unstressed (0).
Syllables
ad — Open syllable, onset 'ad'. mi — Open syllable, onset 'mi'. nis — Open syllable, onset 'ni'. tra — Open syllable, onset 'tʁ'. tri — Open syllable, onset 'tʁ', stressed syllable. ces — Open syllable, onset 's'
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
French prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowels.
Consonant Cluster Accommodation
French allows certain consonant clusters within syllables, particularly those involving /ʁ/.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The final 's' indicates plurality and doesn't create a separate syllable on its own.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter the perceived stress, but the syllable division remains consistent.
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