prézidɑ̃tjables
The word 'présidentiables' is an adjective derived from 'président' with the suffix '-iables'. It is divided into five syllables: pré-zi-dɑ̃-tja-bles, with stress on the final syllable. Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant breaks.
Definitions
- 1
Capable of becoming president; having the qualities of a potential president.
Presidential material, potentially presidential.
“Les candidats présidentiables”
“Il a les qualités d'un homme présidentiable.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable, '-bles'.
Syllables
pré — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel nucleus.. zi — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. dɑ̃ — Nasal syllable, nasal vowel nucleus.. tja — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. bles — Closed syllable, final syllable, stressed.
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Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together.
Nasal Vowels
Nasal vowels form their own syllables.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress typically falls on the final syllable.
- The nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ influences the preceding syllable division.
- The 'nt' cluster is treated as a single unit.
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