extrêmeorientales
Syllables
ex-trê-me-o-ri-en-ta-les
Pronunciation
/ɛk.stʁɛm.ɔ.ʁjɑ̃.tal/
Stress
00000010
Morphemes
extrême + orient + ales
The word 'extrême-orientales' is an adjective divided into eight syllables: ex-trê-me-o-ri-en-ta-les. Stress falls on the final syllable '-les'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'extrême', the root 'orient', and the suffix '-ales'. Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or situated in the extreme east.
Extreme Eastern
“les régions extrême-orientales de la Russie”
ant:occidental
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-les', which is typical for French adjectives.
Syllables
ex — Open syllable, begins the word.. trê — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. me — Open syllable, short vowel sound.. o — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ri — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. en — Nasal vowel syllable.. ta — Open syllable, vowel sound.. les — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.
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Vowel Sound Boundary
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel sound typically initiates a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Break
Consonant clusters are often broken by vowels to create pronounceable syllables.
Nasal Vowel Syllable
Nasal vowels in French form their own syllables.
- The pronunciation of 'e' in 'extrême' can be silent or pronounced depending on the following word.
- Liaison possibilities exist between 'extrême' and 'orientales'.
- Nasal vowel pronunciation is a key feature of French phonology.
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