grandesduchesses
Syllables
gran-des-du-ches-ses
Pronunciation
/ɡʁɑ̃d‿dyʃɛs/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
grand- + duch- + -es-esse
The word 'grandes-duchesses' is divided into five syllables: gran-des-du-ches-ses. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's a feminine plural noun with Latin and Germanic roots, and its syllabification follows standard French rules of vowel-centered syllables and final consonant closure.
Definitions
- 1
Female rulers of a grand duchy.
Grand duchesses
“Les grandes-duchesses de Russie étaient connues pour leur élégance.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable '-ses'.
Syllables
gran — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. des — Open syllable, potential liaison.. du — Open syllable.. ches — Closed syllable, final 's'.. ses — Closed syllable, final 's'
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centered Syllables
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, with consonants assigned to the adjacent syllable.
Final Consonant Closure
Consonants at the end of a syllable close the syllable.
- Liaison between 'des' and 'duchesses' is possible.
- Nasal vowel pronunciation requires careful attention.
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