sousintendant
The word 'sous-intendant' is divided into four syllables: sous-in-ten-dant. It consists of the prefix 'sous-', the root 'intendant-', and a zero suffix. Stress falls on the final syllable. The liaison between 'sous' and 'intendant' is a key phonetic feature.
Definitions
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A deputy superintendent; a person who assists a superintendent in their duties.
Deputy superintendent, subintendent
“Le sous-intendant a pris des notes pendant la réunion.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable ('dant'), typical for French nouns.
Syllables
sou — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. s-in — Syllable created by liaison, complex onset.. ten — Nasal vowel syllable, closed syllable.. dant — Closed syllable with nasal vowel.
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Syllables prefer to begin with consonants whenever possible.
Vowel as Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Liaison Rule
Consonants at the end of one word can link to vowels at the beginning of the next.
- The liaison between 'sous' and 'intendant' is crucial.
- Nasal vowels require specific syllabic analysis.
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