contrəpasasje
The word 'contre-passassiez' is divided into five syllables: con-trə-pa-sa-sje. It consists of a prefix 'contre-', a root 'pass-', and suffixes '-ass-' and '-iez'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules of vowel division and consonant closure, with considerations for nasal vowels and schwa sounds.
Definitions
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You (plural) were counter-passing.
You (plural) were counter-passing.
“Si vous aviez pu contre-passer, l'accident aurait été évité.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the last syllable (/sje/). French stress is generally on the final syllable of a phrase or breath group.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. trə — Open syllable, schwa sound.. pa — Open syllable.. sa — Open syllable.. sje — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Division
Syllable division occurs before vowels.
Nasal Vowel Rule
Nasal vowels typically form a single syllable.
Schwa Syllable
Schwa sounds often form their own syllable, especially in unstressed positions.
Consonant Closure
Syllable division occurs after a vowel when followed by a consonant.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- The presence of the schwa sound adds complexity.
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