soixantedixsept
The word 'soixante-dix-sept' (sixty-seven) is divided into five syllables: soi-xan-te-dix-sept. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules, breaking before consonants and accounting for nasal vowels. It's a compound number with Latin origins.
Definitions
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Sixty-seven
Sixty-seven
“J'ai soixante-dix-sept ans.”
“Il y a soixante-dix-sept élèves dans la classe.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable, 'sept', which is typical for French.
Syllables
soi — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. xan — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. te — Open syllable, vowel following consonant.. dix — Open syllable, vowel following consonant.. sept — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are generally divided before consonants.
Open vs. Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are open; those ending in a consonant are closed.
Nasal Vowel Syllabification
Nasal vowels form a syllable on their own.
- The hyphenated structure reflects the compound nature of the number.
- French doesn't have strong syllable weight distinctions.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect perceived syllable boundaries.
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