complimenteuses
Syllables
com-pli-men-teu-ses
Pronunciation
/kɔ̃.pli.mɑ̃.tøz/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
com- + plim- + -menteuses
The word 'complimenteuses' is divided into five syllables: com-pli-men-teu-ses. It's a feminine plural adjective with Latin roots, stressed on the final syllable. Syllable division follows French rules of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sounds, with considerations for nasal vowels and diphthongs.
Definitions
- 1
Expressing or offering praise; flattering; complimentary.
Complimentary, flattering
“Des femmes complimenteuses.”
“Elle a reçu des remarques complimenteuses.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable, '-ses'.
Syllables
com — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. pli — Closed syllable.. men — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. teu — Closed syllable, diphthong.. ses — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
French syllable division favors maximizing the number of consonants in the onset.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
Respect Vowel Clusters
Vowel clusters are generally kept within the same syllable.
- Nasal vowel pronunciation (/ɔ̃/, /ɑ̃/).
- Diphthong pronunciation (/ø/).
- Final syllable stress.
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