professionnelle
The word 'professionnelle' is divided into four syllables: pro-fes-sion-nelle. It's derived from Latin roots and features a feminine suffix. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sounds.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to a profession; skilled and receiving payment for work.
Professional (female)
“Elle est une avocate professionnelle.”
- 1
A woman who is skilled in a particular field and receives payment for her work.
Professional woman
“Une femme professionnelle.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sion').
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, vowel sound /ɔ/.. fes — Closed syllable, vowel sound /ɛ/.. sion — Closed syllable, nasal vowel /ɔ̃/.. nelle — Closed syllable, vowel sound /ɛ/.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Maximize Onset Rule
Syllables attempt to maximize the number of consonants in the onset.
- The final 'e' affects stress but is part of the final syllable.
- Nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ is a characteristic feature of French phonology.
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