arrièregrandsparents
Syllables
ar-rière-grands-pa-rents
Pronunciation
/a.ʁjɛʁ.ɡʁɑ̃.pa.ʁɑ̃/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
arrière- + grands + parents
The word 'arrière-grands-parents' is divided into five syllables: ar-rière-grands-pa-rents. It's a compound noun derived from Latin roots, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The hyphenated structure and nasal vowels are key features of its syllabification.
Definitions
- 1
Great-grandparents
Great-grandparents
“Mes arrière-grands-parents vivaient à la campagne.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'pa'. While French stress is generally on the final syllable, compound words like this can exhibit variations.
Syllables
ar — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. rière — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. grands — Nasal vowel, closed syllable.. pa — Open syllable.. rents — Nasal vowel, closed syllable.
Word Parts
arrière-
Old French, from Latin *ad retro* meaning 'behind', indicates a generational relationship further back.
grands
Old French, from Latin *grandis* meaning 'large, great', signifies 'grand' in the sense of 'grandparents'.
parents
Old French, from Latin *parentes* meaning 'parents', forms the core meaning of 'parents'.
Similar Words
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up to form syllables, prioritizing vowel-consonant patterns.
Nasal Vowel Formation
Nasal vowels create distinct syllables.
Hyphenated Compound Rule
Hyphens dictate syllable boundaries in compound words.
- The hyphenated structure is a key exception to typical French syllabification rules.
- The word's compound nature influences the stress pattern.
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