princedegalles
The word 'prince-de-galles' is divided into five syllables: prin-ce-de-gal-les. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's a proper noun derived from Latin roots, with a structure common in French compound nouns.
Definitions
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The title given to the heir apparent to the British throne.
Prince of Wales
“Le Prince de Galles a visité Paris.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable 'les' in standard French.
Syllables
prin — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. ce — Closed syllable, schwa vowel.. de — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. gal — Open syllable.. les — Closed syllable, final consonant.
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Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Closure
Consonants generally close syllables.
Hyphenated Compound Syllabification
Hyphens delineate separate syllabic units.
- Silent 's' in 'galles', potential liaison between 'de' and 'galles' affecting pronunciation.
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