machinesoutils
“Machines-outils” is a French compound noun meaning “machine tools.” It is syllabified as ma-chi-nes-ou-tils, following the principles of maximizing onsets and creating open syllables. The stress falls on the final syllable ('tils'). The word is morphologically composed of two plural nouns, 'machines' and 'outils', both derived from Latin roots.
Definitions
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Machine tools
Machine tools
“L'entreprise investit dans de nouvelles machines-outils.”
“Les machines-outils sont essentielles à la production.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the last syllable ('tils') of the compound noun.
Syllables
ma — Open syllable, consisting of a vowel.. chi — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. nes — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. ou — Open syllable, consisting of a vowel.. tils — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Principle
Syllables tend to be open (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally assigned to the following syllable to create a larger onset.
Vowel Clusters
Vowel clusters are typically broken up to create separate syllables.
- Silent 's' at the end of both 'machines' and 'outils'.
- Hyphenated structure of the compound noun.
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