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lance-roquettes

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

4 syllables
15 characters
French
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4syllables

lanceroquettes

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

lan-ce-ro-quettes

Pronunciation

/lɑ̃s ʁɔ.kɛt/

Stress

0001

Morphemes

lance + roquettes

The compound noun 'lance-roquettes' is divided into four syllables: lan-ce-ro-quettes. Stress falls on the final syllable, 'quettes'. The syllabification follows French rules prioritizing open syllables and accounting for liaison.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A weapon system designed to launch rockets.

    Rocket launcher

    Les soldats ont utilisé des lance-roquettes.

    Le lance-roquettes était bien camouflé.

Stress pattern

Stress falls on the final syllable, 'quettes'.

Syllables

4
lan/lɑ̃/
ce/sə/
ro/ʁɔ/
quettes/kɛt/

lan Open syllable, nasal vowel.. ce Open syllable, liaison with the following syllable.. ro Open syllable.. quettes Closed syllable, final 'e' is silent.

Open Syllable Preference

French syllabification prioritizes open syllables (ending in a vowel).

Consonant Cluster Rule

Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless breaking them creates an open syllable.

Liaison Rule

Liaison affects pronunciation but doesn't alter the underlying syllabification.

  • The liaison between 'lance' and 'roquettes' is crucial for natural pronunciation.
  • The silent 'e' in 'quettes' is a common feature of French orthography.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

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