sousbrigadiers
The word 'sous-brigadiers' is divided into four syllables: sous-bri-ga-diers. It consists of the prefix 'sous-', the root 'brigadier', and the plural suffix '-s'. The primary stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-consonant division rules, accommodating consonant clusters and pronouncing the final 's'.
Definitions
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Lower-ranking non-commissioned officers in the French military, specifically in the gendarmerie or police.
Sub-brigadiers
“Les sous-brigadiers effectuaient des contrôles routiers.”
“Il a été promu sous-brigadier après plusieurs années de service.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the final syllable 'diers'.
Syllables
sous — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. bri — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant cluster.. ga — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. diers — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel, ending in a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Accommodation
French allows certain consonant clusters within syllables.
Final Consonant Pronunciation
Final consonants are generally pronounced, forming a closed syllable if followed by a vowel in the next syllable.
- The pronunciation of the 's' in 'sous' can be subtle.
- The /bʁ/ cluster in 'bri' is a common feature of French phonology.
- The final 's' is pronounced, which is crucial for the syllable division.
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