concessionnaires
The French noun 'concessionnaires' (dealers) is divided into five syllables: con-ces-sion-nai-res, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's derived from Latin roots and follows standard French syllabification rules.
Definitions
- 1
Individuals or companies granted the right to operate a business or service under specific conditions.
Dealers, concession holders
“Les concessionnaires automobiles ont annoncé des promotions.”
“Les concessionnaires de journaux sont en difficulté.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sion').
Syllables
con — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. ces — Open syllable.. sion — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. nai — Open syllable.. res — Open syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Centered Syllabification
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are assigned to the syllable where they can be most naturally pronounced.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken up to avoid creating difficult-to-pronounce syllables.
- The 'nr' cluster is a common occurrence in French.
- The final 's' is generally silent unless followed by a vowel.
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