souslieutenantnɑ̃
The noun 'sous-lieutenant' (second lieutenant) is divided into four syllables: sou-s-lieutenant-nɑ̃, with stress on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules, with the /lj/ cluster being a key exception.
Definitions
- 1
A military rank equivalent to second lieutenant.
Second lieutenant
“Il est devenu sous-lieutenant après avoir terminé l'école militaire.”
ant:Général
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable /nɑ̃/, typical for French words.
Syllables
sou — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. s-lieutenant — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset, exception for /lj/.. tə — Open syllable, consonant followed by schwa.. nɑ̃ — Nasal syllable, nasal vowel forms a syllable.
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Maximize Onsets
French prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel.
Nasal Vowel Rule
Nasal vowels form their own syllable.
- The /lj/ cluster is an exception to the rule against consonant clusters at the end of a syllable.
- The pronunciation of the schwa /ə/ can vary slightly.
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