petitsbourgeois
The word 'petits-bourgeois' is divided into four syllables (pe-tits-bour-geois) with stress on the final syllable. It's a compound term composed of the adjective 'petits' and the noun 'bourgeois', denoting the lower middle class. Syllable division follows standard French rules.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or characteristic of the lower middle class; having materialistic values.
Lower middle class
“Il aspire à une vie petits-bourgeois.”
“Les valeurs petits-bourgeoises.”
- 1
People of the lower middle class.
Lower middle class
“Les petits-bourgeois sont souvent conservateurs.”
syn:middle class
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable 'geois'.
Syllables
pe — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tits — Closed syllable.. bour — Open syllable.. geois — Open syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables begin with a vowel sound.
Consonant-Vowel Boundary
Syllables are typically divided between a consonant and a following vowel.
- Hyphenated structure.
- Liaison between 'petits' and 'bourgeois'.
- Consistent stress pattern despite grammatical function.
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