cocontractantes
Syllables
co-con-trac-tan-tes
Pronunciation
/kɔ.kɔ̃.tʁak.tɑ̃t/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
co- + contract + -antes
The word 'cocontractantes' is divided into five syllables based on vowel sounds, with stress on the final syllable. It's formed from a Latin prefix, root, and suffix, and its syllabification follows standard French rules, particularly regarding nasal vowels.
Definitions
- 1
Those who are co-contractors.
Co-contractors
“Les cocontractantes ont signé l'accord.”
“Les cocontractantes se sont rencontrées pour discuter des détails.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable ('tes'), typical for French nouns.
Syllables
co — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. con — Nasal vowel syllable, 'n' nasalizes the vowel.. trac — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. tan — Nasal vowel syllable, 'n' nasalizes the vowel.. tes — Closed syllable, final consonant pronounced.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Every vowel sound forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Nasal Vowel Rule
Nasal vowels form syllable nuclei, even if followed by 'n'.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are part of the syllable onset or coda if pronounceable.
- Nasal vowels require special attention as the 'n' is not pronounced as a separate consonant.
- Stress is typically on the last syllable in French.
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