talkiwaki
The word 'talkies-walkies' is syllabified as tal-ki-wa-ki, with primary stress on the final syllable. It's a noun of English origin, adapted to French phonology, and characterized by reduplication. Syllable division follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant breaks.
Definitions
- 1
Walkie-talkie radios; portable two-way radios.
Walkie-talkies
“Ils communiquent avec des talkies-walkies.”
“Les pompiers utilisent des talkies-walkies sur le terrain.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the final syllable ('ki' of 'walkies'), secondary stress on the final syllable of 'talkies' ('ki').
Syllables
tal — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ki — Open syllable, medial syllable.. wa — Open syllable, initial syllable of the second element.. ki — Open syllable, final syllable of the second element, receives primary stress.
Word Parts
Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are complex.
Final Syllable Stress
French typically stresses the final syllable of a word.
- The hyphen is crucial for maintaining the distinction between the two elements.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the exact phonetic realization of the vowels and consonants.
- The word's relatively recent borrowing status means its integration into French phonology is still evolving.
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