tambourinaires
The word 'tambourinaires' is divided into five syllables: tam-bou-ri-nai-res. It consists of the root 'tambour' (drum) and the suffixes '-in-' and '-aires' (denoting people who play an instrument). The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds.
Definitions
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People who play the tambourine.
Tambourine players
“Les tambourinaires ont animé la fête.”
“Un groupe de tambourinaires défilait dans les rues.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('nai'). French stress is generally on the final syllable, but can shift slightly.
Syllables
tam — Open syllable, containing a nasal vowel. Initial syllable.. bou — Open syllable, containing a rounded vowel.. ri — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.. nai — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.. res — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are complex.
Final 'e' Rule
A final 'e' is often part of the preceding syllable.
- The nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ doesn't affect syllabification.
- The uvular 'r' is a pronunciation detail that doesn't impact syllable division.
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