contreplongées
The word 'contre-plongées' is divided into four syllables: con-tre-plong-ées. It consists of the prefix 'contre-', the root 'plong-', and the suffix '-ées'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules and avoids breaking consonant clusters.
Definitions
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Low-angle shots in filmmaking; counter-dives (in sports).
Counter-dives, low-angle shots
“Le réalisateur a utilisé des contre-plongées pour donner de l'importance aux personnages.”
“Les plongeurs ont exécuté des contre-plongées spectaculaires.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-ées'.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. tre — Closed syllable.. plong — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. ées — Closed syllable, final syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are kept together unless naturally separable.
- Nasal vowel pronunciation.
- Uvular 'r' sound.
- Liaison possibilities in connected speech.
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