quatrevingtsept
The word 'quatre-vingt-sept' (87) is divided into five syllables: qua-tre-ving-t-sept. Stress falls on 'ving'. It's a compound numeral derived from Latin roots. Syllabification follows vowel and consonant cluster rules, with potential for liaison in fluent speech.
Definitions
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Eighty-seven
Eighty-seven
“J'ai quatre-vingt-sept ans.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the syllable 'ving' (vingt).
Syllables
qua — Open syllable. tre — Open syllable. ving — Nasal vowel, closed syllable. t — Syllabic consonant. sept — Closed syllable
Similar Words
Vowel Rule
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Syllable breaks occur before consonant clusters.
Syllabic Consonant Rule
A consonant can form a syllable if it is between two vowels.
- Historical Latin origins influence morphology.
- Liaison can affect perceived syllable boundaries.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist.
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