petitsdéjeuners
Syllables
pe-tits-dé-jeu-ners
Pronunciation
/pə.ti.de.ʒœ.nœʁ/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
petit(s) + déjeuner + -s
The word 'petits-déjeuners' is syllabified as pe-tits-dé-jeu-ners, following French rules favoring open syllables and breaking consonant clusters. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's a noun meaning 'breakfasts', formed from the prefix 'petit(s)', the root 'déjeuner', and the plural suffix '-s'.
Definitions
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Breakfasts
Breakfasts
“Nous avons préparé les petits-déjeuners pour les invités.”
“Ils prennent leurs petits-déjeuners à l'extérieur.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable 'ners'.
Syllables
pe — Open syllable, vowel-initial, unstressed.. tits — Open syllable, vowel-initial, unstressed.. dé — Open syllable, vowel-initial, unstressed.. jeu — Open syllable, vowel-initial, unstressed.. ners — Closed syllable, consonant-final, stressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
French favors open syllables (ending in a vowel). Syllables are formed to maximize vowel endings.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken up to create syllables, prioritizing vowel sounds.
- The hyphenated nature of the word does not affect the syllabification rules.
- Liaison in connected speech does not alter the underlying syllabification.
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