hendécasylabes
Syllables
hen-dé-ca-sy-la-bes
Pronunciation
/ɛ̃.de.ka.si.lab/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
hendéca- + sylla- + bes
The word 'hendécasyllabes' is a six-syllable noun of Greek origin, referring to an eleven-syllable verse. Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding breaking consonant clusters. The final 's' is silent but included in the syllable count. Stress is subtle, leaning towards the end of the word.
Definitions
- 1
A verse of eleven syllables, commonly used in French poetry.
Hendecasyllable
“Les hendécasyllabes sont souvent utilisés dans la poésie classique.”
Stress pattern
Stress is generally on the final syllable in French, but in longer words, it's less pronounced and leans towards the end. The penultimate syllable receives a slight emphasis.
Syllables
hen — Open syllable, vowel onset.. dé — Open syllable, vowel onset.. ca — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. sy — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. la — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. bes — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure, final 's' is silent.
Word Parts
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Vowel Onset
Syllables begin with a vowel sound.
Consonant-Vowel Structure
Syllables are formed around consonant-vowel combinations.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained unless they can be naturally separated into distinct syllables.
- The silent 's' at the end of the word influences syllabification despite not being pronounced.
- French stress patterns are subtle and often distributed across multiple syllables in longer words.
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