transporteuses
The word 'transporteuses' is divided into four syllables: trans-por-teu-ses. It consists of the prefix 'trans-', the root 'port-', and the suffix '-euses'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules and maintains consonant clusters where pronounceable.
Definitions
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Carriers, transporters (feminine plural)
Carriers, transporters
“Les transporteuses de fonds blindés assurent la sécurité des valeurs.”
“Les transporteuses aériennes sont en grève.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the final syllable, '-ses'. French typically stresses the last syllable of a word.
Syllables
trans — Open syllable, containing a nasal vowel. The 's' is part of the following syllable due to pronunciation.. por — Closed syllable, containing a vowel followed by a consonant cluster. 'p' and 'r' are pronounced together.. teu — Open syllable, containing a rounded front vowel. The 'e' is a schwa and can be reduced.. ses — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a final consonant. This syllable receives primary stress.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained as long as they are pronounceable as a unit.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress typically falls on the final syllable in French.
Prefix/Suffix Attachment
Prefixes and suffixes remain attached to the root and do not create separate syllables unless they contain a vowel sound.
- The 'e' in '-euses' can be reduced or elided in rapid speech, but still contributes to the syllable count.
- The 'port' cluster is not broken due to pronunciation.
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