néozélandaises
Syllables
né-o-zé-lan-dai-ses
Pronunciation
/ne.o.ze.lɑ̃.de.z‿ɛz/
Stress
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Morphemes
néo- + Zélande + -aises
The word 'néo-zélandaises' is divided into six syllables: né-o-zé-lan-dai-ses. It consists of the prefix 'néo-', the root 'Zélande', and the suffix '-aises'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'dai'. The syllabification follows standard French rules of vowel grouping, consonant clusters, and final consonant treatment.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to New Zealand.
Relating to New Zealand.
“Les produits néo-zélandais sont de haute qualité.”
- 1
Women or girls from New Zealand.
New Zealand women/girls.
“Les néo-zélandaises sont connues pour leur hospitalité.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'dai'. The stress is relatively weak but present.
Syllables
né — Open syllable, initial syllable.. o — Open syllable, vowel-only syllable.. zé — Open syllable, containing a semi-vowel.. lan — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. dai — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ses — Closed syllable, final syllable, liaison with preceding 'de'.
Word Parts
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Vowel Grouping
Vowels generally form separate syllables.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority.
Final Consonant
A single final consonant typically forms a syllable on its own.
- The prefix 'néo-' is often treated as a single syllable.
- Liaison between 'de' and 'aises' is a standard feature of French pronunciation.
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