contreperformans
Syllables
con-tre-per-for-mans
Pronunciation
/kɔ̃tʁə pɛʁfɔʁmɑ̃s/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
contre- + perform- + -ances
The word 'contre-performances' is divided into five syllables: con-tre-per-for-mans. Stress falls on 'for'. The syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster breaks. It's a noun formed from a prefix, root, and suffix of Latin and English origin.
Definitions
- 1
Underperformance; failure to meet expectations; poor results.
Underperformances
“Les contre-performances de l'équipe ont déçu les supporters.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the syllable 'for' (the root syllable).
Syllables
con — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. tre — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. per — Open syllable.. for — Open syllable, primary stress.. mans — Closed syllable, nasal vowel, final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept within the same syllable, unless they are easily separable.
Open Syllable Preference
French favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
- The nasal vowels (/ɔ̃/, /ɑ̃/) can influence syllabification, but do not fundamentally alter the rules.
- The final consonant cluster '-rms' is permissible in French, despite being relatively complex.
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