becsdecorbeau
The word 'becs-de-corbeau' is divided into four syllables: becs-de-cor-beau. It's a compound noun with Latin roots, and the primary stress falls on the final syllable. The 'cs' cluster is a minor exception to standard syllabification rules.
Definitions
- 1
A type of decorative architectural bracket resembling a raven's beak.
Raven's beaks (architectural term)
“Les becs-de-corbeau soutenaient le balcon.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the final syllable, 'beau'.
Syllables
becs — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. de — Open syllable, short and unstressed.. cor — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. beau — Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally broken after the first consonant, unless the cluster is permissible.
- The 'cs' cluster in 'becs' is a minor exception. Liaison between 'de' and 'corbeau' doesn't affect syllabification.
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