sourdesmuettes
The compound adjective 'sourdes-muettes' is divided into four syllables: sou-rdes-mu-ettes. Stress falls on the final syllable ('ettes'). The word is derived from Latin roots and follows standard French syllabification rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant breaks.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable, 'ettes'.
Syllables
sou — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. rdes — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a schwa.. mu — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. ettes — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoid Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept within a syllable unless they are complex.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress typically falls on the final syllable.
- Liaison between 'sourdes' and 'muettes' is context-dependent.
- The 'r' sound in 'sourdes' can be challenging for non-native speakers.
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