laissépourcompte
Syllables
la-is-sé-pour-com-pte
Pronunciation
/le.se puʁ kɔ̃t/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
laisser, compte + past participle, noun
The word 'laissé-pour-compte' is a compound adjective syllabified based on vowel-consonant patterns. Stress falls on the final syllable '-compte'. The hyphenated structure and potential liaison are key considerations.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-compte' as is typical in French.
Syllables
la — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. is — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant. Liaison possible.. sé — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. pour — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. com — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. pte — Closed syllable, consonant cluster following a vowel.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, with consonants following vowels.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
- Hyphenated structure requires consideration of each component's syllabification.
- Liaison between 'laissé' and 'pour' is a phonological feature but doesn't affect syllabification.
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