profesjɔnelles
The word 'professionnelles' is divided into five syllables based on vowel sounds. It consists of the root 'profession' and the feminine plural adjectival suffix '-nelles'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
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Feminine plural of 'professionnelle' - a woman who is skilled in a particular field; relating to a profession.
Professional (women)
“Les femmes professionnelles sont très demandées.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable ('les') in French.
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. fe — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sjɔ — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. nel — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. les — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a syllable, followed by any consonants.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless exceptionally complex.
- Liaison possibilities with the final 'les' syllable.
- The 'sj' cluster is a common feature of French phonology.
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