entrebaillas
The word 'entrebâillasses' is divided into four syllables: en-tre-ba-illas. It consists of the prefix 'entre-', the root 'bailler', and the suffix '-asses'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the rules of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel groupings.
Definitions
- 1
Small openings, cracks, or gaps; partially opened shutters or windows.
Small openings, gaps, chinks.
“Les entrebâillasses de la porte laissaient entrer un filet d'air.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('jas').
Syllables
en — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. tre — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ba — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. illas — Closed syllable, consonant ending.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maintained within the syllable if they form a valid onset.
Closed Syllable Rule
A consonant at the end of a syllable closes it.
- The 'll' consonant cluster is treated as two separate consonants for syllabification, despite potential palatalization in pronunciation.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation do not affect syllabification.
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