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experts-comptables

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5 syllables
18 characters
French
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expertscomptables

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ex-perts-com-pta-bles

Pronunciation

/ɛk.sɛʁ.kɔ̃p.tabl(ə)/

Stress

00001

Morphemes

experts + comptables + ables

The word 'experts-comptables' is a compound noun of Latin origin. It is divided into five syllables: ex-perts-com-pta-bles, with stress on the final syllable. Syllable division follows vowel-based rules, with exceptions for initial consonant clusters and the silent final 's'.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Chartered accountants, certified public accountants.

    Certified accountants

    “Les experts-comptables sont chargés de vérifier les comptes.”

    syn:auditeursfiscalistes

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the final syllable 'bles'.

Syllables

5
ex/ɛk/
perts/pɛʁ/
com/kɔ̃/
pta/tab/
bles/bl(ə)/

ex — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. perts — Closed syllable.. com — Open syllable.. pta — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. bles — Closed syllable, final 's' is often silent.

Word Parts

pre

experts

Latin origin (*expertus*), adjectival modifier indicating expertise.

root

comptables

Latin origin (*computare*), noun denoting accountants.

suf

ables

Nominal suffix forming adjectives or nouns from verbs.

Similar Words

pho­to­gra­phebi­blio­thè­queres­pon­sa­ble

Vowel-Based Division

Syllables are generally divided before vowels.

Consonant Cluster Maintenance

Initial consonant clusters are kept together.

Final Consonant Rule

Syllables end with a consonant unless it forms a cluster with the following vowel.

  • The 'pt' cluster in 'comptables' is an exception to the rule against initial consonant clusters.
  • The silent 's' at the end of the word affects the phonetic realization of the final syllable.
  • Regional accents may influence vowel quality.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/6/2025

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