porteallumettes
The word 'porte-allumettes' is a compound noun consisting of the prefix 'porte-' and the root 'allumettes'. It is divided into six syllables: por-te-al-lu-met-tes, with stress on the final syllable. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and accounting for liaison.
Definitions
- 1
A match holder; a device for holding matches.
Match holder
“Il a posé les allumettes dans le porte-allumettes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable /mɛt/.
Syllables
por — Open syllable, consonant cluster in onset.. te — Open syllable with liaison.. al — Open syllable.. lu — Open syllable.. met — Closed syllable.. tes — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Syllables tend to maximize the number of consonants in the onset.
Liaison
Final consonants of one word link to initial vowels of the next.
Open vs. Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in vowels are open; those ending in consonants are closed.
- The hyphen is orthographic and doesn't necessarily dictate a phonetic break.
- Liaison is a crucial factor in pronunciation and syllabification.
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