petitemaîtresse
Syllables
pe-ti-te-maî-tres-se
Pronunciation
/pə.tit.mɛ.tʁɛs/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
petite + maître + -esse
The word 'petite-maîtresse' is divided into six syllables: pe-ti-te-maî-tres-se. Stress falls on the final syllable '-tresse'. It's a compound noun derived from Latin roots, meaning a woman of authority or influence. Syllabification follows standard French rules of dividing around vowel sounds and respecting consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A woman who is a leader or authority in a particular field, often with a connotation of sophistication or influence.
Leading lady, mistress (in a sophisticated sense)
“Elle était une véritable petite-maîtresse dans le monde de la mode.”
ant:subordonnée
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-tresse', following the general French stress pattern.
Syllables
pe — Open syllable, unstressed.. ti — Open syllable, unstressed.. te — Open syllable, unstressed.. maî — Open syllable, unstressed.. tres — Closed syllable, stressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are generally open syllables.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are kept together unless complex.
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are divided into separate syllables.
- The hyphen indicates a compound noun but doesn't affect syllabification.
- The circumflex accent on 'i' in 'maîtresse' influences the vowel sound.
- Liaison between 'petite' and 'maîtresse' creates a linking sound.
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