ouesttalemands
The word 'ouest-allemands' is divided into four syllables: ouest-ta-le-mands. It consists of a prefix 'ouest', a root 'allemand', and a plural suffix '-s'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows the French rule of vowel-centered syllables, avoiding consonant cluster breaks.
Definitions
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Relating to or originating from West Germany.
West German
“Les accords ouest-allemands.”
“Les troupes ouest-allemandes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the last syllable, '-mands'.
Syllables
ouest — Open syllable, vowel-centered.. ta — Open syllable, vowel-centered.. le — Open syllable, vowel-centered.. mands — Nasal vowel syllable, potentially with silent 's'.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centered Syllables
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel typically forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are generally not broken unless they are complex and difficult to pronounce.
Nasal Vowel Syllabification
Nasal vowels often form their own syllable.
- Liaison with following words can affect pronunciation.
- The final 's' is often silent.
- Nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ can be considered a single syllable unit.
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