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passe-montagnes

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5 syllables
15 characters
French
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5syllables

passemontagnes

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

pas-se-mon-tag-nes

Pronunciation

/pas.mɔ̃.taɲ/

Stress

00011

Morphemes

passe- + mont- + -agnes

The word 'passe-montagnes' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: pas-se-mon-tag-nes. Stress falls on the final syllable '-gnes'. The syllabification follows French rules prioritizing open syllables and breaking consonant clusters. It's composed of a verb-derived prefix, a root relating to mountains, and a suffix with historical ties to lamb's fleece.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A close-fitting hood or mask that covers the head and neck, leaving only part of the face exposed.

    Balaclava, ski mask

    “Il portait un passe-montagnes pour se protéger du froid.”

    “Les skieurs ont mis leurs passe-montagnes avant de partir.”

    syn:Cagoule

Stress pattern

Stress falls on the final syllable '-gnes', which is typical for French nouns. Syllables 'pas', 'se', and 'mon' are unstressed.

Syllables

5
pas/pas/
se/sə/
mon/mɔ̃/
tag/taɲ/
nes/ɲ/

pas — Open syllable, unstressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.. mon — Nasal syllable, unstressed.. tag — Closed syllable, stressed.. nes — Closed syllable, part of the stressed syllable.

Word Parts

pre

passe-

From the verb *passer* (to pass), Latin *passare*. Indicates action or function.

root

mont-

From *montagne* (mountain), Latin *montanea*. Indicates the area or feature.

suf

-agnes

Variant of *agneau* (lamb), Latin *agnus*. Historically related to shape.

Similar Words

pas­se­par­toutpor­te­mon­naiechas­se­nei­ge

Open Syllable Preference

French favors open syllables (ending in a vowel), leading to divisions like 'pas' and 'se'.

Consonant Cluster Break

Consonant clusters are often broken to create syllables, as seen in 'mont-'.

Hyphenated Compounds

Hyphens in compound words indicate potential syllable breaks, but pronunciation dictates the final division.

  • The nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ can sometimes be simplified in rapid speech.
  • Liaison between 'passe' and 'montagnes' is possible but not always realized.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

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