queuesdemorue
The word 'queues-de-morue' is a compound noun meaning 'cod tails'. It is divided into five syllables: que-ues-de-mo-rue, with stress on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, with consideration for liaison and the silent 's'.
Definitions
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Cod tails; the tails of codfish, often salted and dried as a food product.
Cod tails
“Elle prépare une sauce aux queues-de-morue.”
“Les queues-de-morue sont un plat traditionnel en Provence.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable (/ʁy/), which is typical for French words.
Syllables
que — Open syllable, vowel-centric.. ues — Open syllable, liaison present.. de — Open syllable, vowel-centric.. mo — Open syllable, vowel-centric.. rue — Closed syllable, ends with a consonant.
Vowel-centric Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken up to create syllables when necessary.
Liaison Rule
Liaison affects pronunciation but doesn't alter the underlying syllabification.
- The silent 's' in 'queues' influences vowel pronunciation but doesn't form a syllable.
- Liaison between 'de' and 'morue' is a phonetic feature, not a syllabic one.
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