tourneboulions
The word 'tourneboulions' is divided into four syllables: tou-rne-bou-lions. It's a noun with Latin roots, meaning 'whirlpools'. Stress falls on the final syllable. The 'rn' cluster is a notable exception to typical syllabification rules.
Definitions
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Whirlpools, eddies, or swirling masses of water.
Whirlpools
“Les tourneboulions rendaient la navigation dangereuse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable, 'lions'.
Syllables
tou — Open syllable, vowel-final.. rne — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'rn' permissible.. bou — Open syllable, vowel-final.. lions — Closed syllable, nasal vowel as nucleus, stressed syllable.
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Vowel-Final Syllables
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Break
Consonant clusters are broken after the first consonant if a vowel follows, except for permissible clusters like 'rn'.
- The 'rn' cluster is an exception to the consonant cluster break rule.
- Nasal vowel pronunciation requires careful consideration.
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