supraseʒɑ̃toaux
Syllables
su-pra-se-ʒɑ̃-to-aux
Pronunciation
/sy.pʁa.se.ʒɑ̃.to/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
supra- + segment- + -aux
The word 'suprasegmentaux' is a French noun divided into six syllables: su-pra-se-ʒɑ̃-to-aux. It's composed of the prefix 'supra-', the root 'segment-', and the suffix '-aux'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing open syllables and accommodating consonant clusters.
Definitions
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Features of speech such as stress, intonation, and rhythm that extend over more than one segment (phoneme).
Suprasegmentals
“L'étude des suprasegmentaux est essentielle en phonétique.”
“Les suprasegmentaux peuvent modifier le sens d'une phrase.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-aux'. A secondary stress may be present on the penultimate syllable 'to'.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pra — Open syllable, vowel follows consonant.. se — Open syllable, vowel follows consonant.. ʒɑ̃ — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. to — Open syllable, vowel follows consonant.. aux — Closed syllable, final syllable with consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Initial Syllable Rule
The first syllable is always separated.
Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are generally formed around vowels, with consonants preceding them.
Nasal Vowel Rule
Nasal vowels typically terminate a syllable.
Final Syllable Rule
The final syllable is determined by the remaining letters.
- The 'nt' cluster in 'segmentaux' is a common occurrence and doesn't trigger syllable division.
- The word's length and the presence of the nasal vowel contribute to its complex syllabic structure.
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