têtesdemoineau
The phrase 'têtes-de-moineau' is divided into five syllables: tê-tes-de-moi-neau. Stress falls on the final syllable. The phrase consists of the plural noun 'têtes', the preposition 'de', and the noun 'moineau'. It's a colloquial expression for a chatterbox.
Definitions
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A colloquial expression for someone with small, chattering features; a busybody.
Sparrow heads
“Elle est une vraie tête-de-moineau, elle raconte tout ce qu'elle voit.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable, 'neau' in 'moineau', as is typical in French.
Syllables
tê — Open syllable, stressed.. tes — Closed syllable, part of the plural noun.. de — Open syllable, preposition.. moi — Open syllable, part of the noun.. neau — Closed syllable, stressed, diphthong.
Word Parts
Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless complex.
Liaison
Liaison creates a smoother transition between words, potentially affecting syllable boundaries.
- The liaison between 'têtes' and 'de' is a key feature of pronunciation.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the degree of liaison.
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