desousdeplat
The word 'dessous-de-plat' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: de-sous-de-plat. It's composed of the prefix 'des-', the root 'sous', the preposition 'de', and the root 'plat'. Stress falls on the final syllable, 'plat'. Syllabification follows vowel grouping and compound word rules.
Definitions
- 1
The underside of a plate; the bottom of a plate.
Underside of a plate
“Il a nettoyé le dessous-de-plat.”
“Le dessous-de-plat était sale.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable, 'plat', which receives primary stress. French stress is less prominent than in English.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, unstressed.. sous — Open syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. plat — Open syllable, stressed.
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Vowel Grouping
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds; each vowel sound typically forms a syllable.
Consonant Clusters
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Compound Words
Compound words are divided based on the individual syllables of the constituent words.
- The 'de' preposition is often elided in spoken French, but the written form remains consistent.
- Liaison between 'de' and 'plat' doesn't affect the written syllable division.
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