contrepréparation
Syllables
con-tre-pré-pa-ra-tion
Pronunciation
/kɔ̃tʁə.pʁe.pa.ʁa.sjɔ̃/
Stress
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Morphemes
contre- + préparation + -ion
The word 'contre-préparation' is divided into six syllables based on vowel sounds, with primary stress on 'pa'. It's a compound noun of Latin origin, meaning counter-preparation. Syllabification follows standard French rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster breaks.
Definitions
- 1
The act of preparing against something; a preventative measure.
Counter-preparation, pre-emptive preparation.
“La contre-préparation est essentielle en cas de catastrophe naturelle.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pa'). French nouns typically have stress on the final syllable or the syllable before it.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. tre — Open syllable.. pré — Open syllable.. pa — Open syllable, primary stress.. ra — Open syllable.. tion — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initiated Syllables
Each vowel sound generally begins a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Closure
Consonant clusters at the end of a syllable close it off.
- Possible liaison between 'contre' and 'préparation' in fluent speech.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'r' sounds (uvular vs. alveolar).
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