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plus-que-parfaite

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4 syllables
17 characters
French
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4syllables

plusqueparfaite

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

plus-que-par-faite

Pronunciation

/ply.kə.paʁ.fɛt/

Stress

0001

Morphemes

plus- + parfaite + null

The French adjective 'plus-que-parfaite' (meaning 'more than perfect') is divided into four syllables: plus-que-par-faite, with stress on the final syllable. It's composed of the prefix 'plus-', the connective 'que-', and the root 'parfaite' (from Latin). Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    More than perfect; surpassing perfection.

    More than perfect

    “Une beauté plus-que-parfaite.”

    syn:exceptionnel(le)inégalé(e)sublime
    ant:imparfait(e)médiocre

Stress pattern

The primary stress falls on the final syllable (/fɛt/), which is typical for French adjectives.

Syllables

4
plus/ply/
que/kə/
par/paʁ/
faite/fɛt/

plus — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. que — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. par — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. faite — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.

Word Parts

pre

plus-

Latin origin, intensifier

root

parfaite

Latin origin, adjective meaning 'perfect'

suf

null

The -e is a feminine singular ending, but is part of the root in this case.

Similar Words

pa­r­fai­te­mentim­par­faitplus­ieurs

Maximize Onsets

Attempt to create syllables with consonant onsets whenever possible.

Avoid Stranded Consonants

Avoid leaving consonants without a following vowel.

Vowel after Consonant

Syllables are often formed around vowels, with preceding consonants forming the onset.

  • The 'que' is a connecting particle and doesn't strictly adhere to syllabification rules.
  • The final 'e' in 'parfaite' is silent but influences stress.
  • The French 'r' (/ʁ/) can function as a syllable onset.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025

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