qualifications
The word 'qualifications' is divided into five syllables: qua-li-fi-ca-tions. It's a noun of Latin origin, with stress on the final syllable. Syllabification follows French rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements. Being a borrowing, pronunciation can exhibit slight variations.
Definitions
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Ensemble des compétences, des aptitudes et des titres possédés par une personne.
The set of skills, aptitudes, and titles possessed by a person.
“Elle a les qualifications nécessaires pour ce poste.”
“Ses qualifications sont impressionnantes.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable /sjɔ̃/ in standard French pronunciation, though it can be less pronounced in borrowed words.
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, onset with /k/, vowel nucleus /a/.. li — Open syllable, onset with /l/, vowel nucleus /i/.. fi — Open syllable, onset with /f/, vowel nucleus /i/.. ca — Open syllable, onset with /k/, vowel nucleus /a/.. tions — Closed syllable, onset with /s/, vowel nucleus /ɔ̃/, coda with /̃/.
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Onset Maximization
Syllables attempt to include as many consonants as possible in their onset.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up according to French phonotactic constraints.
- Borrowed word from English, pronunciation may vary.
- Potential for liaison with a following vowel.
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