rezdechaussée
The word 'rez-de-chaussée' is divided into four syllables: rez-de-chaus-sée. It's a compound noun with Latin origins, meaning 'ground floor'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllable division follows French rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, favoring open syllables.
Definitions
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The ground floor of a building.
Ground floor
“L'appartement est au rez-de-chaussée.”
“Le magasin est situé au rez-de-chaussée.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable, 'sée'.
Syllables
rez — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. de — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. chaus — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. sée — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Each syllable attempts to have a consonant onset when possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel-Final Syllables
French favors open syllables ending in vowels.
- Liaison between 'de' and 'chaussée' is common in spoken French.
- Regional variations in pronunciation of 'rez'.
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