soustraitants
The word 'sous-traitants' is divided into four syllables: sou-s-trai-tants. It consists of the prefix 'sous-', the root 'trait-', and the suffix '-ants'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus.
Definitions
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Individuals or companies contracted to perform part or all of the work of another company.
Subcontractors
“L'entreprise fait appel à des sous-traitants pour réduire ses coûts.”
“Les sous-traitants sont responsables de la qualité de leur travail.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable '-ants' in standard French.
Syllables
sou — Open syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'ou'. s — Single consonant syllable, between vowels. trai — Closed syllable, onset 'tr', nucleus 'ai'. tants — Closed syllable, onset 't', nasal vowel nucleus 'an'
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Syllables are formed to maximize the number of consonants in the onset.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Between Vowels
A consonant between two vowels forms its own syllable.
- The single 's' syllable is an exception, allowed due to the clear separation of vowel sounds.
- Regional variations in vowel quality or nasalization may exist but do not alter the syllable division.
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