soixantequinze
The word 'soixante-quinze' is divided into five syllables based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's a compound numeral derived from Latin roots, and its syllabification follows standard French phonological rules.
Definitions
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Seventy-five
Seventy-five
“J'ai soixante-quinze ans.”
“Il y a soixante-quinze personnes.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable, 'ze' (/z/).
Syllables
soi — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. xan — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. te — Closed syllable.. quin — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. ze — Closed syllable.
Similar Words
Vowel-Initial Syllable Rule
Syllables begin with vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel are generally part of the same syllable.
Consonant-Vowel Syllable Rule
A consonant followed by a vowel forms a syllable.
- Nasal vowels can influence perceived boundaries, but core rules remain consistent.
- Liaison in connected speech can affect boundaries.
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