euroobligations
Syllables
eu-ro-o-bli-ga-tions
Pronunciation
/ø.ʁo.ɔ.bli.ɡa.sjɔ̃/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
euro- + oblig- + -ations
The word 'euro-obligations' is divided into six syllables (eu-ro-o-bli-ga-tions) following French CV-based syllabification rules, with stress on the final syllable. It's a compound noun formed from a Greek prefix, a Latin root, and a Latin suffix. Syllable division is consistent with similar French words.
Definitions
- 1
Obligations related to the Eurozone or European monetary union.
Euro-denominated obligations, European obligations.
“Les euro-obligations sont un élément clé du marché financier européen.”
“L'entreprise a émis des euro-obligations pour financer son expansion.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable ('-tions') in French, as is typical.
Syllables
eu — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ro — Open syllable, CV structure.. o — Open syllable, single vowel.. bli — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. ga — Open syllable, CV structure.. tions — Closed syllable, consonant cluster and nasal vowel.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
French favors syllables ending in vowels (CV structure).
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are resolved based on the following vowel sound.
- The 'euro-' prefix is a relatively recent addition to the French lexicon but integrates smoothly into existing syllabification rules.
- The nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ in 'tions' does not pose any unusual syllabification challenges.
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