sousmaîtresse
The word 'sous-maîtresse' is divided into four syllables: sous-maî-tres-se. It consists of the prefix 'sous-', the root 'maître-', and the suffix '-esse'. The primary stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows the rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, while accounting for the silent 'e' and the permissible 'tr' cluster.
Definitions
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A female master, head mistress, or a woman in a position of authority.
Female master, headmistress
“La sous-maîtresse a annoncé les résultats.”
ant:subordonnée
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the final syllable 'se'.
Syllables
sous — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. maî — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant and a following vowel.. tres — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. se — Closed syllable, consonant followed by schwa (silent e).
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Avoid leaving consonants without a following vowel.
Vowel-Consonant Pattern
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
- The silent 'e' at the end of 'se' affects pronunciation but not syllabification.
- The 'tr' cluster is a common onset in French and doesn't require separation.
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