soustraitante
The word 'sous-traitante' is divided into three syllables: sous-trai-tante. It consists of a Latin-derived prefix 'sous-', a root 'trait-', and a suffix '-ante'. The primary stress falls on the final syllable. The syllable division follows French phonological rules, maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, with the permissible /tʁ/ cluster and a nasal vowel in the final syllable.
Definitions
- 1
A company or individual that subcontracts work from another company.
Subcontractor (feminine)
“La sous-traitante a livré les pièces à temps.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable 'tante'.
Syllables
sous — Open syllable, CV structure.. trai — Open syllable, permissible /tʁ/ cluster.. tante — Closed syllable, CVC structure, nasal vowel.
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.
CV Structure Preference
French favors syllables with a Consonant-Vowel (CV) structure.
- The /tʁ/ cluster is a common exception to the rule of avoiding consonant clusters.
- The nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ requires specific phonetic realization.
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