surintendances
Syllables
sur-in-ten-dan-ces
Pronunciation
/syʁ.ɛ̃.tɑ̃.dɑ̃s/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
sur- + intend- + -ances
The word 'surintendances' is divided into five syllables: sur-in-ten-dan-ces. It's a noun derived from Latin roots, with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, maintaining consonant clusters and recognizing final nasal vowels.
Definitions
- 1
The plural form of 'surintendance', referring to the office, function, or authority of a superintendent; the system or practice of superintendence.
Superintendencies
“Les surintendances des finances étaient responsables de la gestion du budget.”
“Il a été nommé à la tête de plusieurs surintendances.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ten'). French stress is generally on the last pronounceable syllable.
Syllables
sur — Open syllable, containing the prefix. The 'r' is a uvular fricative.. in — Closed syllable, containing a nasal vowel. Forms part of the root.. ten — Closed syllable, containing a nasal vowel. Forms part of the root.. dan — Closed syllable, containing a nasal vowel. Forms part of the suffix.. ces — Open syllable, containing the final part of the suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Each vowel sound typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are complex.
Final Nasal Vowel Rule
Nasal vowels often form the nucleus of the final syllable.
- The consonant clusters '-nt-' and '-nd-' do not cause syllable breaks.
- The pronunciation of the 'r' as a uvular fricative is standard in French.
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