souspréfectures
The French noun 'sous-préfectures' (sub-prefectures) is syllabified as sous-pré-fec-tures, with stress on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules, respecting the word's morphemic structure.
Definitions
- 1
A sub-prefecture; an administrative division of a department in France, headed by a *sous-préfet*.
Sub-prefectures
“Les sous-préfectures jouent un rôle important dans la coordination des services locaux.”
ant:Préfectures
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable ('tures').
Syllables
sous — Open syllable, vowel-final.. pré — Open syllable, vowel-final.. fec — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. tures — Closed syllable, consonant-final, plural marker.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Final Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels.
Consonant-Final Rule
Syllables can end in consonants, especially after vowels.
Compound Word Rule
Syllabification respects the morphemic boundaries of compound words.
- The hyphenated structure reflects the compound nature of the word.
- Liaison potential of the final 's' in 'sous' does not alter syllabification.
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