sousventrières
The word 'sous-ventrières' is divided into four syllables: sous-vent-riè-res. It consists of the prefix 'sous-', the root 'ventre-', and the suffix '-rières'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, avoiding breaking consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The lower part of the abdomen; underbelly.
Underbelly, lower abdomen
“Il a mal aux sous-ventrières.”
“Les muscles des sous-ventrières étaient bien développés.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-rières', as is typical in French.
Syllables
sous — Open syllable, ending in a vowel.. vent — Nasal vowel, closed syllable.. riè — Closed syllable, semi-vowel glide.. res — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each vowel sound forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are kept together unless complex.
Final Consonant Rule
A final consonant typically forms a syllable on its own.
- Nasal vowel pronunciation in 'vent'.
- Liaison possibilities with surrounding words.
- Palatalization of /r/ before /j/ in 'riè'.
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