soulieutenants
The word 'sous-lieutenants' is divided into four syllables: sou-lieu-te-nants. It consists of the prefix 'sous-', the root 'lieutenant', and the plural suffix '-s'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllable division follows French rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel clusters.
Definitions
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Plural form of 'sous-lieutenant'.
Lieutenant (plural)
“Les sous-lieutenants ont reçu leurs épaulettes.”
“Il a été promu au grade de sous-lieutenant.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the final syllable, 'nants'.
Syllables
sou — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. lieu — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. te — Open syllable, consonant followed by a schwa vowel.. nants — Closed syllable, nasal vowel followed by a consonant.
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Maximize Onsets
French syllable structure prefers maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable).
Vowel Clusters
Vowel clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Schwa Rule
Schwa vowels (ə) often form their own syllable, especially when between consonants.
Final Consonants
Final consonants generally close the syllable.
- The pronunciation of the final 's' in 'sous' can vary depending on liaison.
- The 'ieu' vowel cluster is a common feature of French and requires specific consideration.
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