self‿ɛ̃duktɑ̃s
The word 'self-inductance' is divided into four syllables: sel-f‿ɛ̃-duk-tɑ̃s. It exhibits features of both English and French phonology, with liaison occurring between 'self' and 'inductance'. Stress falls on the final syllable. The word's English origin leads to some deviations from typical French syllable structure.
Definitions
- 1
The induction of a voltage in a conductor caused by a changing current in the same conductor.
Auto-inductance
“La self-inductance d'une bobine est une propriété importante.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable (/tɑ̃s/), with a weaker secondary stress on the penultimate syllable (/dyk/). French stress is generally on the last syllable of a phrase group.
Syllables
sel — Open syllable, initial syllable.. f‿ɛ̃ — Open syllable, liaison with preceding syllable.. duk — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. tɑ̃s — Closed syllable, final syllable, primary stress.
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Open Syllable Preference
French favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken up into separate syllables when followed by a vowel.
Liaison
Final consonants link to initial vowels, creating new syllables.
Nasal Vowel Rule
Nasal vowels generally form the nucleus of a syllable.
- English origin influences syllable structure.
- Liaison is not always obligatory.
- Consonant clusters are preserved due to the technical nature of the term.
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