stationsservice
The word 'stations-service' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: sta-tions-ser-vice. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable of 'service'. The hyphen dictates the syllable division, overriding typical French vowel cluster rules. Both components are of Latin origin.
Definitions
- 1
A place where vehicles have fuel and often repairs done.
Gas station
“Je vais à la station-service pour faire le plein.”
“Il y a une station-service à chaque coin de rue.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'ser' syllable of 'service', the penultimate syllable. While French typically stresses the final syllable, compound nouns can exhibit stress on earlier syllables.
Syllables
sta — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. tions — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure, nasal vowel.. ser — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure, potential liaison.. vice — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.
Word Parts
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CV Syllable Structure
Consonant-vowel sequences form open syllables.
CVC Syllable Structure
Consonant-vowel-consonant sequences form closed syllables.
Compound Noun Syllabification
Hyphenated compound nouns are divided at the hyphen.
- The hyphenated structure is a key exception to typical French syllabification rules.
- Liaison between 'stations' and 'service' is a phonetic phenomenon, not affecting syllabification.
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