tamboursmajors
The word 'tambours-majors' is divided into four syllables: tam-bours-ma-jors. It consists of a root 'tambours' (drums) and an adjective 'majors' (major). Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllable division follows the vowel nucleus rule, consonant cluster rule, and respects the hyphenated structure.
Definitions
- 1
Large drums, typically used in military bands or orchestras.
Major drums, large drums
“Les tambours-majors rythmaient la marche de la procession.”
syn:Grandes tamboursant:Petits tambours
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the final syllable /ma.ʒɔʁ/. French generally stresses the last syllable.
Syllables
tam — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. bours — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. ma — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. jors — Closed syllable, consonant ending.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally broken after the vowel.
Hyphen Rule
Hyphens dictate syllable boundaries.
- The hyphenated structure is a key consideration.
- The nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ is a characteristic feature of French phonology.
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