entrebâillements
The word 'entrebâillements' is divided into five syllables: en-tre-bâi-lle-ments. It consists of the prefix 'en-', the root 'bâiller', and the suffix '-ments'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding complex syllable onsets.
Definitions
- 1
Slight openings, cracks, or gaps; the act of partially opening something.
Slight openings, gaps, ajarring.
“Les entrebâillements de la porte laissaient entrer un courant d'air.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-ments', with a possible secondary stress on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tre — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. bâi — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. lle — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. ments — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster, nasal vowel.
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Vowel Sound Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel sound typically constitutes a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken up to avoid syllable-initial consonant clusters where possible.
- Potential for liaison in connected speech, but does not affect internal syllabification.
- Nasal vowels can sometimes cause ambiguity, but are clearly syllabic here.
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