maîtresasistantes
Syllables
maî-tres-a-sis-tan-tes
Pronunciation
/mɛtʁ‿a.si.stɑ̃t/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
maître/assister + -s/-antes/-es
The word 'maîtres-assistantes' is a compound noun syllabified based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters, with primary stress on the final syllable. It's composed of Latin-derived roots and French suffixes indicating plurality and gender. Syllabification follows standard French rules, with consideration for liaison between the two components.
Definitions
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Female assistant professors or teaching assistants
Female assistant professors, female teaching assistants
“Les maîtres-assistantes corrigent les copies.”
“Elle est devenue maître-assistante à l'université.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-tes' as is typical in French.
Syllables
maî — Open syllable, stressed.. tres — Closed syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed, liaison possible.. sis — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tan — Nasal syllable, unstressed.. tes — Closed syllable, primary stress.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are generally open.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are kept together unless complex.
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are often divided into separate syllables.
Final Syllable Stress
French generally stresses the final syllable.
- Circumflex accent on 'maîtres' indicates historical 's'. Liaison between words affects pronunciation flow.
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