interrogatoires
Syllables
in-te-rro-ga-toi-res
Pronunciation
/ɛ̃.tɛ.ʁɔ.ɡa.twaʁ/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
inter- + rog- + -atoires
The word 'interrogatoires' is divided into six syllables: in-te-rro-ga-toi-res. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'inter-', the root 'rog-', and the suffix '-atoires'. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules and maintains consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A series of questions asked to someone, often in a formal or official context.
Interrogations
“Les interrogatoires ont duré des heures.”
“Il a subi plusieurs interrogatoires.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('gatoires'). French stress typically falls on the final syllable unless it contains a schwa.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, containing a nasal vowel.. te — Open syllable.. rro — Closed syllable, containing a rolled 'r' sound.. ga — Open syllable.. toi — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. res — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are overly complex.
- The 'rr' cluster is maintained within a single syllable, a common feature in French.
- The nasal vowel /ɛ̃/ in the first syllable is a characteristic of French phonology.
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