sousmaitresses
The word 'sous-maîtresses' is divided into three syllables: sous-mai-tresses. It consists of the prefix 'sous-', the root 'maître-', and the suffix '-esses'. The primary stress falls on the final syllable, 'tresses'. Syllabification follows CV structure and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
Female assistant masters or head waitresses.
Under-mistresses, assistant head waitresses
“Les sous-maîtresses surveillaient attentivement le service.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the final syllable, 'tresses'. The first two syllables, 'sous' and 'mai', are unstressed.
Syllables
sous — Open syllable, consisting of a consonant and a vowel.. mai — Open syllable, consisting of a consonant and a vowel.. tresses — Closed syllable, consisting of a consonant cluster and a vowel. Primary stress is on this syllable.
Word Parts
sous-
Old French, from Latin *sub-* meaning 'under, below'. Indicates position or degree.
maître-
Old French, from Latin *magister* meaning 'master, teacher'. Core meaning related to mastery or skill.
-esses
Old French, from Latin *-essas*. Feminine plural marker for nouns denoting professions or roles.
Similar Words
CV Syllabification
Consonant-Vowel sequences form syllables.
Maximizing Onsets
Consonants are generally assigned to the following vowel to create onsets.
Consonant Clusters
Permissible consonant clusters are included within the syllable.
- Liaison in connected speech does not affect the syllabification of the isolated word.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter syllable boundaries.
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