soustraitâtes
The word 'sous-traitâtes' is divided into five syllables: sou-s-trai-tâ-tes. It consists of the prefix 'sous-', the root 'trait-', and the suffix '-âtes'. Stress falls on the final syllable '-tâtes'. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules and avoids breaking consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
You (plural) subcontract.
You subcontract
“Sous-traitez ce travail à une entreprise spécialisée.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-tâtes', which is typical for French verb forms.
Syllables
sou — Open syllable, initial syllable.. s — Single consonant syllable, between vowels.. trai — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. tâ — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. tes — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel-based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel sound generally constitutes a syllable.
Consonant between Vowels
A single consonant between two vowels typically forms its own syllable.
Avoidance of Complex Clusters
French syllabification avoids breaking consonant clusters unless they are exceptionally complex.
- The 's' between 'sous' and 'trait' is treated as a separate syllable due to the surrounding vowel sounds.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the final 's' do not affect the syllable division.
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