rectangulaires
The word 'rectangulaires' is divided into five syllables: rec-tan-gu-lai-res. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's morphologically composed of a prefix (re-), root (tang-), and suffix (-ulaire-s). Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Having the form of a rectangle; relating to rectangles.
Rectangular
“Des formes rectangulaires.”
“Une table rectangulaire.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-laires'.
Syllables
rec — Open syllable, stressed (weakly).. tan — Closed syllable with nasal vowel.. gu — Open syllable, containing a semi-vowel.. lai — Open syllable, final syllable, primary stress.. res — Open syllable, plural marker.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable when they form a natural phonetic unit.
VCV Division
VCV sequences are typically divided between the vowels.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress falls on the final syllable in French.
- Nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ articulation influences the preceding consonant.
- Uvular 'r' sound is a key feature of French pronunciation.
- The 'ct' cluster is treated as a single onset.
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