interdépartementaux
Syllables
in-ter-dé-par-te-ment-aux
Pronunciation
/ɛ̃.tɛʁ.de.paʁ.tə.mɑ̃.to/
Stress
0000001
Morphemes
inter- + département + -aux
The word 'interdépartementaux' is divided into seven syllables based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the final syllable. It's an adjective formed from the prefix 'inter-', the root 'département', and the suffix '-aux'. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or involving multiple departments (administrative divisions).
Interdepartmental
“Les réunions interdépartementales sont importantes.”
“Un projet interdépartementaux.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable (/to/). A secondary stress may be present on the penultimate syllable (/mɑ̃/).
Syllables
in — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. ter — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. dé — Open syllable.. par — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. te — Open syllable.. ment — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. aux — Closed syllable, potential liaison.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each vowel sound forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless easily pronounceable separately.
Avoidance of Isolated Consonants
French avoids leaving single consonants as syllable beginnings or endings.
- The 'inter-' prefix is generally treated as a single syllable.
- The final '-aux' suffix is a common source of liaison, affecting perceived syllable boundaries.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may slightly alter syllable boundaries.
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