contreplaquesse
Syllables
con-tre-pla-que-sse
Pronunciation
/kɔ̃tʁə.pla.kas/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
contre- + plaque- + -asse
The word 'contre-plaquasse' is a compound noun/adjective with five syllables divided based on vowel sounds. It consists of the prefix 'contre-', the root 'plaque-', and the suffix '-asse'. The primary stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster breaks.
Definitions
- 1
A thin, often poor-quality veneer or plywood.
Veneer, plywood (low quality)
“Le meuble était recouvert de contre-plaquasse.”
“Une porte en contre-plaquasse.”
ant:bois massif
- 1
Made of low-quality veneer or plywood.
Made of veneer
“Une surface contre-plaquasse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-asse', which is typical for French nouns and adjectives.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. tre — Open syllable, liaison potential.. pla — Open syllable.. que — Open syllable.. sse — Final syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are avoided unless they are complex or part of a specific phonological pattern.
Liaison Consideration
Potential liaison between words influences syllable boundaries.
- The '-asse' ending is archaic and relatively uncommon.
- Liaison between 'contre' and 'plaquasse' is possible but not obligatory.
- Stress pattern is typical for French compound nouns.
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