soixantequatre
The word 'soixante-quatre' is divided into four syllables: soix-ante-qua-tre. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's a compound numeral derived from Latin roots, and its syllabification follows standard French phonetic rules, prioritizing ease of pronunciation and consistent stress patterns observed in similar compound numerals.
Definitions
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Sixty-four
Sixty-four
“J'ai soixante-quatre ans.”
“Il y a soixante-quatre élèves dans la classe.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable ('tre'), typical of French word stress.
Syllables
soix — Open syllable, diphthong.. ante — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. qua — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. tre — Closed syllable, consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often maintained as single units if they form natural phonetic units.
Final Syllable Rule
The final syllable is often a single syllable, especially when containing a vowel and consonant.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- Potential for liaison between 'soixante' and 'quatre' in fluent speech, but does not affect syllabification.
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