suprasémental
Syllables
su-pra-sé-men-tal
Pronunciation
/sy.pʁa.se.mɑ̃.tal/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
supra- + segment- + -al
The French word 'suprasegmental' is divided into five syllables (su-pra-sé-men-tal) with stress on the final syllable. It's an adjective of Latin origin, and its syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to features of speech, such as stress, tone, and intonation, that extend over more than one speech segment.
Suprasegmental
“les caractéristiques suprasegmentales de la parole”
ant:segmentaire
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-tal', which is typical for French adjectives.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pra — Closed syllable.. sé — Open syllable.. men — Closed syllable with nasal vowel.. tal — Closed syllable, final syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllable Rule
Syllables typically begin with a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken up by vowels where possible.
Final Syllable Stress Rule
French generally stresses the final syllable of a word.
Avoid Stranded Consonant Rule
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a consonant cluster.
- The word is a relatively recent borrowing, and pronunciation nuances might vary slightly.
- Liaison between 'sé' and 'men' is possible but not mandatory.
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