sortiesdebain
The word 'sorties-de-bain' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: sor-ties-de-bain. Stress falls on the last syllable of 'sorties'. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and consonant cluster rule, with hyphens marking boundaries within the compound structure. The word means 'swimsuits'.
Definitions
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Swimsuits, bathing suits
Swimsuits
“Elle a acheté de nouvelles sorties-de-bain pour les vacances.”
“Les sorties-de-bain étaient étalées sur le sable.”
syn:maillots de bainant:vêtements
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the last syllable of 'sorties' (/sɔʁ.ti/). Stress is generally on the last element in compound nouns.
Syllables
sor — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'ɔ', followed by rhotic consonant 'ʁ'.. ties — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'i', ending with consonant 's'.. de — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'ə', unstressed.. bain — Closed syllable, nasal vowel 'ɛ̃', ending with consonant 'n'.
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally broken after the vowel.
Compound Noun Rule
Hyphens indicate syllable boundaries within compound nouns.
- Liaison between 'de' and 'bain' does not affect written syllable division.
- Nasal vowel in 'bain' is a characteristic feature of French phonology.
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