portrɛrɔbɔ
The word 'portraits-robots' is divided into four syllables: por-trɛ-rɔ-bɔ. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's a compound noun formed from French and Czech roots. Syllable division follows the rules of maximizing onsets and vowel nuclei, with consideration for potential liaison.
Definitions
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Composite images used to identify suspects.
Identity kits
“La police a diffusé des portraits-robots du suspect.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable ('bots') in standard French.
Syllables
por — Open syllable, consonant onset.. trɛ — Open syllable, consonant onset.. rɔ — Open syllable, consonant onset. Liaison possible.. bɔ — Open syllable, consonant onset.
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
French prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Liaison
Final consonants before vowels in the following word are pronounced.
- Hyphenated compound word.
- Potential for liaison.
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