quatrevingtdixsept
Syllables
quatre-vingt-dix-sept
Pronunciation
/katʁə vɛ̃t di se(t)/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
quatre, vingt, dix, sept
The word 'quatre-vingt-dix-sept' is a compound numeral divided into four syllables: quatre-vingt-dix-sept. The stress falls on 'vingt'. Syllabification follows vowel grouping and consonant cluster break rules. It's derived from Latin roots representing 'four', 'twenty', 'ten', and 'seven'.
Definitions
- 1
The number 79.
seventy-nine
“J'ai quatre-vingt-dix-sept ans.”
“Il y a quatre-vingt-dix-sept élèves.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the syllable 'vingt' (second syllable).
Syllables
quatre — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. vingt — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. dix — Open syllable, simple vowel.. sept — Closed syllable, potential silent final consonant.
Similar Words
Vowel Grouping
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Break
Consonant clusters are broken before and after vowels.
French Syllable Structure
French tends to favor open syllables, and syllable boundaries often align with vowel sounds.
- The historical development of French numerals leads to irregular structures.
- The final 't' in 'sept' is often silent, but influences syllable structure.
- Liaison can affect perceived syllable boundaries but not written division.
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