sousensembles
The word 'sous-ensembles' is divided into four syllables: sous-en-sem-bles. It consists of the prefix 'sous-', the root 'ensemble', and the plural suffix '-s'. Stress falls on the final syllable, 'bles'. Syllable division follows the rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
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A subset; a collection of elements that are all members of a larger set.
Subsets
“Les sous-ensembles de cet ensemble sont bien définis.”
ant:ensemble
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable, 'bles', which is the primary stressed syllable.
Syllables
sous — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.. en — Closed syllable, containing a nasal vowel.. sem — Closed syllable, containing a nasal vowel and a consonant.. bles — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster and a vowel, and is the stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onsets
French prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable. Applied in 'en-sem-bles'.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a consonant cluster.
Liaison
Liaison affects pronunciation but doesn't change the orthographic syllable division.
- The nasal vowels /ɑ̃/ can sometimes lead to ambiguity, but clear vowel boundaries guide the division.
- Liaison between 'sous' and 'ensembles' is a common feature of French phonology.
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