démonstratrices
Syllables
dé-mon-stra-trices
Pronunciation
/de.mɔ̃.stʁa.tʁis/
Stress
0001
Morphemes
dé- + monstr- + -atrice-es
The word 'démonstratrices' is divided into four syllables: dé-mon-stra-trices. Stress falls on the final syllable. The word is morphologically complex, derived from Latin roots with French suffixes. Syllabification follows standard French rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Female demonstrators, showmen, or those who exhibit something.
Demonstrators (female)
“Les démonstratrices présentaient les nouveaux produits.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable, 'trices', which is typical for French nouns.
Syllables
dé — Open syllable, unstressed.. mon — Closed syllable with nasal vowel, unstressed.. stra — Closed syllable, unstressed.. trices — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the rime.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are complex.
Nasal Vowels
Nasal vowels are generally kept with their following consonant.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress typically falls on the final syllable in French.
- The nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ in 'mon' requires careful consideration, but is correctly syllabified with the following consonant.
- The 'tr' cluster is a permissible onset in French and does not necessitate a syllable break.
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