soussecrétares
The word 'sous-secrétaires' is divided into five syllables: sous-se-cré-ta-res. It consists of the prefix 'sous-', the root 'secrétaire-', and the suffix '-s'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows French rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
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Under-secretaries; deputy secretaries.
Under-secretaries
“Les sous-secrétaires ont participé à la réunion.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-res', though it is a relatively weak stress in French. The numbers represent the stress level for each syllable, with 0 being unstressed and 1 being primary stress.
Syllables
sous — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.. se — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.. cré — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant cluster.. ta — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.. res — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onsets
French prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Avoiding Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless part of a cluster.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are typically divided around vowels.
- The silent 's' at the end of the word does not affect syllabification but is important for pronunciation.
- The 'scr' cluster requires careful consideration to avoid stranded consonants.
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