soucomptoirs
The word 'sous-comptoirs' is divided into four syllables: sou-com-ptoi-rs. It consists of the prefix 'sous', the root 'comptoir', and the plural suffix '-s'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and preserving consonant clusters.
Definitions
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Surfaces located under counters, typically in a kitchen or shop.
Under counters
“Les bouteilles sont rangées sous les comptoirs.”
“Il a nettoyé sous les comptoirs de la cuisine.”
ant:dessus-comptoirs
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-toirs', typical for French nouns.
Syllables
sou — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. com — Nasal syllable, closed by nasal vowel.. ptoi — Closed syllable with consonant cluster 'pt'. rs — Closed syllable, consonant-final.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables beginning with a vowel are separated.
Nasal Vowel Syllable
Nasal vowels form their own syllable.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Consonant-Final Syllable
Syllables ending in a consonant are valid.
- Possible liaison between 'sous' and 'comptoirs' in fluent speech.
- The nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ requires consideration as a syllable nucleus.
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