quatrevingtdeux
The word 'quatre-vingt-deux' (eighty-two) is divided into four syllables: qua-tre-vingt-deux. It's a cardinal numeral with stress on the final syllable, influenced by French numeral construction and liaison rules.
Definitions
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Eighty-two
Eighty-two
“J'ai quatre-vingt-deux ans.”
“Il y a quatre-vingt-deux élèves dans la classe.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable 'deux'
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'a'. tre — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'ə'. vingt — Closed syllable, nasal vowel 'ɛ̃'. deux — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'ø', primary stress
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters can form part of a syllable.
Liaison Rule
Liaison affects pronunciation and perceived syllable boundaries.
- Historical numeral system
- Importance of liaison
- Potential regional pronunciation variations
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