rahatloukoums
The word 'rahat-loukoums' is divided into four syllables: ra-hat-lou-koums. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's a Turkish loanword adapted to French phonological rules, maintaining a typical French stress pattern.
Definitions
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A traditional Turkish confection made from starch and sugar, often flavored with rosewater, lemon, or mastic.
Turkish Delight
“J'adore les rahat-loukoums à la rose.”
syn:lokoum
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable 'koums' as is typical in French.
Syllables
ra — Open syllable, onset consonant.. hat — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. lou — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. koums — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus and coda consonant, stressed syllable.
Similar Words
Syllable Nucleus Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel nucleus.
Onset Rule
Consonants preceding the vowel form the onset.
Coda Rule
Consonants following the vowel form the coda (if present).
French Syllable Structure
French favors open syllables but allows closed syllables, especially at the end of words.
- Loanword adaptation to French phonology.
- Uvular 'r' pronunciation.
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