francsbourgeois
The word 'francs-bourgeois' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: fran-cs-bour-geois. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's composed of two roots ('franc' and 'bourgeois') and a plural suffix ('s'). Syllabification follows standard French rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Wealthy, privileged members of society; the upper class.
The upper class
“Les francs-bourgeois contrôlaient l'économie locale.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable, 'geois'
Syllables
fran — Open syllable, containing a nasal vowel.. cs — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. bour — Open syllable.. geois — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are divided around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress falls on the final syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllabification respects the boundaries of the constituent words.
- Possible liaison between 'francs' and 'bourgeois' doesn't alter syllabification.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect liaison.
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