queuesdecochon
The word 'queues-de-cochon' is divided into five syllables: que-ues-de-co-chon. It consists of the noun 'queues' (tails), the preposition 'de' (of), and the noun 'cochon' (pig). Stress falls on the final syllable. The pronunciation includes a silent 's' and a nasal vowel.
Definitions
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Pig's tails
Pig's tails
“Elle a décoré le gâteau avec des queues-de-cochon en chocolat.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable, 'chon', which is typical for French.
Syllables
que — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant. 'u' pronounced as /ø/.. ues — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant. Silent 's', 'ue' pronounced as /y/.. de — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. co — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. chon — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel and a nasal consonant. Nasal vowel /ɔ̃/.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant
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Consonant-Vowel
Syllables are often divided before a vowel preceded by a consonant.
Silent Letters
Silent letters are not considered in syllable division.
- Silent 's' in 'queues'. Pronunciation of 'ue' as /y/. Nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ articulation.
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