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non-combattantes

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

5 syllables
16 characters
French
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5syllables

noncombattantes

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

non-com-bat-tan-tes

Pronunciation

/nɔ̃.kɔ̃.ba.tɑ̃.tɛs/

Stress

00001

Morphemes

non- + combat- + -antes

The word 'non-combattantes' is divided into five syllables: non-com-bat-tan-tes. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'combat-', and the suffix '-antes'. Stress falls on the final syllable. The syllabification follows standard French rules, prioritizing vowel-initial syllables and avoiding single consonants between vowels.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Those who do not participate in warfare; civilians.

    Non-combatants

    “Les non-combattantes ont été évacuées.”

    syn:civilspopulations civiles
    ant:combattants

Stress pattern

Stress falls on the final syllable ('tes').

Syllables

5
non/nɔ̃/
com/kɔ̃/
bat/ba/
tan/tɑ̃/
tes/tɛs/

non — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. com — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. bat — Open syllable.. tan — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. tes — Closed syllable, stressed.

Word Parts

pre

non-

Latin origin, negation.

root

combat-

Latin *combattere*, to fight.

suf

-antes

Latin origin, present participle, adjectival use. '-es' indicates feminine plural.

Similar Words

im­por­tanté­tu­di­an­tesdé­pen­dants

Vowel-Initial Syllables

Syllables generally begin with a vowel sound.

Consonant Clusters

Consonant clusters are broken up to avoid leaving a single consonant between vowels.

Stress Placement

Stress falls on the final syllable.

  • The presence of nasal vowels influences pronunciation.
  • Liaison between 'non' and 'com' is possible but doesn't alter syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025

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