startingblocks
The English loanword 'starting-blocks' is syllabified as star-ting-blocks in French, following rules of open syllable preference and consonant cluster avoidance. Stress falls on the final syllable, 'blocks'. The 'ing' sound is adapted to a nasal vowel /ɛ̃/.
Definitions
- 1
The set of numbered supports runners use to begin a race.
les blocs de départ
“Les athlètes se sont alignés sur les blocs de départ.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the final syllable, 'blocks', following French stress patterns.
Syllables
star — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ting — Syllable with nasal vowel, adapted from English 'ing' sound.. blocks — Closed syllable, final syllable, receives stress.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
French favors syllables ending in vowels, leading to 'star-ting' rather than 'sta-rting'.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
French avoids breaking up consonant clusters at syllable boundaries where possible.
Final Syllable Stress
French generally stresses the final syllable of a word.
- Adaptation of the English 'ing' sound to /ɛ̃/.
- Potential regional variations in pronunciation.
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