sousdirectris
The word 'sous-directrices' is divided into four syllables: sous-di-rec-tris. It consists of the prefix 'sous-', the root 'direct-', and the suffix '-rices'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-initial and consonant cluster rules, typical of French phonology.
Definitions
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Female managers, female directors, or female supervisors.
Female directors/managers
“Les sous-directrices ont présenté le rapport.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable, '-tris'.
Syllables
sous — Open syllable, vowel sound.. di — Open syllable, vowel sound.. rec — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. tris — Closed syllable, consonant ending, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-initial Syllable
Each vowel sound initiates a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they can be naturally separated by pronunciation.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress falls on the final syllable of the word.
- The 'sous-' prefix is always a separate syllable.
- The 'r' sound is a uvular fricative.
- Liaison is a potential phonetic variation but doesn't alter the underlying syllabic structure.
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