télésurveillances
Syllables
tél-é-sur-veil-lan-ces
Pronunciation
/te.le.syʁ.vɛj.lɑ̃s/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
télé- + veil- + -surveillances
The word 'télésurveillances' is divided into six syllables: tél-é-sur-veil-lan-ces. It's a noun formed from the prefixes 'télé-' and 'sur-', the root 'veil-', and the suffix '-lances'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'veil'. Syllabification follows standard French rules, avoiding single intervening consonants and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The practice or system of remote monitoring, often using electronic devices.
Remote surveillance, video surveillance
“Les télésurveillances sont de plus en plus utilisées dans les centres commerciaux.”
“Le débat sur les télésurveillances soulève des questions de vie privée.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'veil'. French stress is generally less prominent than in English.
Syllables
tél — Open syllable, initial syllable.. é — Closed syllable, vowel is closed.. sur — Closed syllable, pronounced as a single unit.. veil — Closed syllable, primary stress.. lan — Nasal vowel, closed syllable.. ces — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Vowel Hiatus
When two vowels come together, they are usually separated into different syllables.
Avoid Single Intervening Consonant
French avoids leaving a single consonant between vowels.
- The combination of prefixes and the linking element '-lan-' can be complex.
- The pronunciation of 'sur' as a single syllable is a common feature of French.
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