supraseʒɑ̃tale
Syllables
su-pra-se-ʒɑ̃-ta-le
Pronunciation
/sy.pʁa.se.ʒɑ̃.tal/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
supra- + segment- + -ale
The word 'suprasegmentale' is divided into six syllables: su-pra-se-ʒɑ̃-ta-le. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'supra-', the root 'segment-', and the suffix '-ale'. Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding breaking consonant clusters.
Definitions
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Relating to features of speech that extend over more than one sound segment, such as stress, intonation, and rhythm.
Suprasegmental
“Les caractéristiques suprasegmentales de la parole.”
ant:segmental
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-le', which is typical for French adjectives.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pra — Closed syllable, containing the 'pr' consonant cluster.. se — Open syllable.. ʒɑ̃ — Closed syllable, containing a nasal vowel.. ta — Open syllable.. le — Closed syllable, final syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Initial Syllable Rule
The first syllable of a word typically begins with a vowel sound.
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel Rule
Syllables are often formed around vowel sounds, with consonants between them.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are complex and involve a sonorant consonant.
Final Syllable Rule
The final syllable often receives stress in French.
Nasal Vowel Rule
Nasal vowels form a single syllable.
- The 'pr' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- The nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ is considered a single syllable.
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