butɔ̃pʁɛsjɔ̃
The word 'bouton-pression' is a compound noun syllabified into 'bu-tɔ̃-pʁɛ-sjɔ̃'. It consists of the root 'bouton' (button) and the modifying noun 'pression' (pressure). Stress falls on the final syllable of 'pression'. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules and recognizes nasal vowels as individual syllables.
Definitions
- 1
A button that operates by being pressed.
Push-button
“Appuyez sur le bouton-pression pour démarrer la machine.”
syn:bouton poussoir
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable of the second component ('pression'), specifically on '-sion'. While French stress is generally weak, this syllable receives a slight emphasis.
Syllables
bu — Open syllable, consisting of a vowel sound.. tɔ̃ — Nasal syllable, containing a nasal vowel.. pʁɛ — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. sjɔ̃ — Nasal syllable, containing a nasal vowel and a consonant cluster.
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel sound typically constitutes a syllable.
Nasal Vowel Rule
Nasal vowels (/ɔ̃/, /ɛ̃/, etc.) form their own syllables.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex.
- The compound nature of the word requires considering the syllabification of each component separately.
- Liaison between 'bouton' and 'pression' is possible but not obligatory and doesn't affect syllabification.
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