soixanteetun
The word 'soixante-et-un' is divided into five syllables: soi-xan-te-et-un. Stress falls on the final syllable 'un'. The word is composed of the root 'soixante' (sixty) and the suffix 'et-un' (and one). Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and considers potential liaison.
Definitions
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Sixty-one
Sixty-one
“J'ai soixante-et-un ans.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable, 'un'
Syllables
soi — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. xan — Nasal vowel syllable, closed by 'n'. te — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. et — Open syllable, vowel only.. un — Nasal vowel syllable, closed by 'n'
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into an onset and a rime.
Nasal Vowel Rule
Nasal vowels form their own syllable nuclei.
- Potential elision of 'e' in 'et' in rapid speech
- Liaison between 'et' and 'un'
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