hommeorchestre
The compound noun 'homme-orchestre' is divided into five syllables: hom-me-or-ches-tre. Stress falls on the final syllable. The syllabification follows standard French rules of vowel-consonant division and consonant cluster preservation. The hyphenated structure and potential liaison are key considerations.
Definitions
- 1
A person who does everything themselves; a jack-of-all-trades. A one-man band.
A one-man band
“Il est un véritable homme-orchestre, il s'occupe de tout dans l'entreprise.”
“Elle est une homme-orchestre, elle gère les finances, le marketing et la production.”
ant:spécialiste
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable ('tre') of the compound noun, following standard French stress patterns.
Syllables
hom — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. me — Open syllable, vowel ending.. or — Open syllable, vowel ending.. ches — Closed syllable, consonant cluster ending.. tre — Closed syllable, consonant ending.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are generally divided after a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are typically kept together within a single syllable.
- The hyphenated structure requires careful consideration for pronunciation and potential liaison.
- Liaison between 'homme' and 'orchestre' is possible but not mandatory.
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