quatrevingtquatorze
Syllables
qua-tre-vingt-qua-tor-ze
Pronunciation
/katʁə vɛ̃t katɔʁz/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
quatre- + vingt + qua-tor-ze
The word 'quatre-vingt-quatorze' (74) is divided into six syllables: qua-tre-vingt-qua-tor-ze. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's a cardinal numeral with a complex morphemic structure derived from Latin roots. Syllabification follows standard French rules of open syllables, consonant clusters, and vowel sequences.
Definitions
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The number 74.
Seventy-four
“J'ai quatre-vingt-quatorze ans.”
“Il y a quatre-vingt-quatorze élèves dans la classe.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the final syllable, 'ze'.
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tre — Open syllable, follows a consonant cluster.. vingt — Nasal vowel, open syllable.. qua — Open syllable, part of the 'quatorze' component.. tor — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. ze — Open syllable, final syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken before vowels.
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are often divided into separate syllables.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress typically falls on the final syllable in multi-syllabic words.
- The historical development of French numerals is complex and can lead to less intuitive syllable divisions.
- Liaison between 'vingt' and 'qua-' is common but doesn't affect the syllabic structure.
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