tchécoslovaque
The word 'tchécoslovaque' is divided into four syllables: tché-co-slo-vaque. Stress falls on 'slo'. It's a compound adjective/noun derived from Czech and Slovak, with a final 'que' suffix. Syllabification follows standard French vowel rules and treats 'tch' as a single onset.
Definitions
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Relating to Czechoslovakia or its people.
Czechoslovak
“La culture tchécoslovaque est riche.”
“Un film tchécoslovaque.”
- 1
A person from Czechoslovakia.
Czechoslovak
“Les Tchécoslovaques sont un peuple accueillant.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('slo').
Syllables
tché — Open syllable, onset with 'tch' cluster.. co — Open syllable, simple consonant-vowel structure.. slo — Open syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure.. vaque — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel structure with final 'que'
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Syllables are generally divided around vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together as onsets or codas.
Final 'que' Rule
The final 'que' is treated as a single unit.
- The 'tch' cluster requires special consideration as it represents a single phoneme.
- The word is a compound name, which can sometimes lead to less predictable syllabification.
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