agroalimentɛʁ
Syllables
a-gro-a-li-men-tɛʁ
Pronunciation
/a.ɡʁo.a.li.mɑ̃.tɛʁ/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
agro- + aliment- + -aires
The word 'agro-alimentaires' is an adjective of Greek and Latin origin. It is divided into six syllables: a-gro-a-li-men-tɛʁ. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('men'). Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to agriculture and the food industry; pertaining to the processing and distribution of food.
Agro-food, food-related, agricultural and food.
“L'industrie agro-alimentaire est en pleine croissance.”
“Des produits agro-alimentaires de qualité.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('men'). French stress is generally less prominent than in English.
Syllables
a — Open syllable, initial vowel.. gro — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. a — Open syllable, initial vowel.. li — Open syllable, vowel ending.. men — Nasal vowel syllable, stressed.. tɛʁ — Closed syllable, consonant ending.
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are complex.
Suffix Rule
Suffixes are often separated into their own syllables.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'r' sound (uvular vs. alveolar).
- Potential liaison with following words affecting the pronunciation of the final 's'.
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