tiroirscaises
The compound noun 'tiroirs-caisses' is divided into four syllables: ti-roirs-cai-ses. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules and respects the compound structure, with consideration for potential liaison.
Definitions
- 1
Cash registers; the drawers and boxes of a cash register.
Cash registers
“Les tiroirs-caisses étaient pleins d'argent.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-sses' as is typical in French.
Syllables
ti — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. roirs — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. cai — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. ses — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-centric Syllabification
Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained unless they disrupt pronunciation.
Compound Word Rule
Hyphens indicate divisions between morphemes in compound words.
- Liaison between 'tiroirs' and 'caisses' affects pronunciation but not written syllable division.
- Hyphenated structure requires recognizing the compound nature of the word.
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