sapeurspompiers
The word 'sapeurs-pompiers' is a compound noun syllabified as 'sa-peurs-pom-piers'. Stress falls on the final syllable of each component. The word is derived from Latin roots and refers to firefighters. Syllabification follows rules of maximizing onsets, breaking vowel clusters, and treating the compound as two separate words.
Definitions
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Firefighters, specifically those with a military background or organization.
Firefighters
“Les sapeurs-pompiers sont intervenus rapidement.”
“La caserne des sapeurs-pompiers est située près du centre-ville.”
syn:pompiers
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable of each component ('peurs' and 'piers'). The stress is relatively even across both components, but slightly more emphasis is given to 'piers'.
Syllables
sa — Open syllable, initial syllable.. peurs — Closed syllable, contains a nasal vowel.. pom — Closed syllable, contains a nasal vowel.. piers — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximizing Onsets
Syllables tend to begin with as many consonants as possible.
Vowel Clusters
Vowel clusters are generally broken up into separate syllables.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken up based on sonority.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- The liaison between 'sapeurs' and 'pompiers' affects pronunciation but not the underlying syllabification.
- Stress patterns in compound words can be complex and vary slightly.
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