professionnels
The word 'professionnels' is divided into four syllables: pro-fes-sion-nels. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sion'). It's derived from Latin with a root 'profession' and a plural suffix '-nels'. Syllabification follows standard French rules.
Definitions
- 1
People who are skilled in a particular field and are paid for their work.
Professionals
“Les professionnels de la santé sont en première ligne.”
- 1
Relating to a profession; skilled.
Professional
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sion').
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, initial syllable.. fes — Closed syllable, contains a vowel and a consonant.. sion — Closed syllable, contains a nasal vowel and is stressed.. nels — Closed syllable, final syllable with a suffix.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are typically divided into separate syllables.
Suffixes
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ in 'sion' influences the syllabification, creating a closed syllable.
- Syllabification remains consistent regardless of whether the word functions as a noun or adjective.
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