papiersmonnaies
The word 'papiers-monnaies' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: pa-piers-mon-naies. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus and consonant cluster rules of French. The word means banknotes or paper money.
Definitions
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Banknotes, paper money
Banknotes, paper money
“Il a beaucoup de papiers-monnaies.”
“Les papiers-monnaies sont acceptés partout.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable 'naies'
Syllables
pa — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'a'. piers — Closed syllable, diphthong 'ie'. mon — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'o'. naies — Closed syllable, diphthong 'ai'
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken after the first vowel.
Liaison Rule
Liaison doesn't affect the written syllabification.
- The 's' in 'papiers' is pronounced due to liaison in spoken French, but this doesn't affect the syllabification.
- Diphthongs 'ie' and 'ai' are treated as single vowel sounds.
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