arrièrecuisines
Syllables
a-rri-è-re-cui-si-nes
Pronunciation
/aʁjɛʁ kɥizin/
Stress
0000001
Morphemes
arrière + cuisin + es
The word 'arrière-cuisines' is divided into seven syllables based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters, with stress on the final syllable. It's a compound noun composed of the prefix 'arrière-', the root 'cuisin-', and the suffix '-es'. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant breaks.
Definitions
- 1
Back kitchens, pantries, or storage areas adjacent to a kitchen.
Back kitchens, pantries
“Les chefs préparaient les plats dans les arrière-cuisines.”
“Les provisions étaient rangées dans les arrière-cuisines.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-nes' as is typical in French.
Syllables
a — Open syllable, vowel sound.. rri — Closed syllable, contains a rolled or uvular 'r' sound.. è — Open syllable, mid-open vowel sound.. re — Open syllable, schwa sound.. cui — Closed syllable, contains a semi-vowel.. si — Open syllable, vowel sound.. nes — Closed syllable, nasal vowel sound.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open or closed syllables.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless a vowel sound naturally separates them.
Final Syllable Stress
French typically stresses the final syllable of a word.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of morphemic boundaries, but syllabification is based on phonetic realization.
- Potential liaison between 'arrière' and 'cuisines' does not affect the syllabification.
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