blocscylindres
The word 'blocs-cylindres' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: blo-cs-cy-lin-dres. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing open syllables and consonant clusters. The word consists of two roots with a plural suffix.
Definitions
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Cylinder blocks (as in an engine)
Cylinder blocks
“Les mécaniciens ont réparé les blocs-cylindres.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable ('dres') of 'cylindres' in standard French.
Syllables
blo — Open syllable, vowel-ending.. cs — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. cy — Open syllable, vowel following consonant.. lin — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. dres — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
Similar Words
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally considered open.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Groups of consonants are often treated as a single syllable unit.
Final Syllable Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the last syllable of a word.
- The compound nature of the word and the potential for liaison between 'blocs' and 'cylindres' were considered.
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