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vice-présidences

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5 syllables
16 characters
French
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viceprésidences

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

vice-pré-si-den-ces

Pronunciation

/vis.pʁe.zi.dɑ̃s/

Stress

00001

Morphemes

vice- + présid- + -ences

The word 'vice-présidences' is divided into five syllables: vice-pré-si-den-ces. It consists of the prefix 'vice-', the root 'présid-', and the suffix '-ences'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based division rules, respecting consonant clusters and separating prefixes and suffixes.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The plural form of 'vice-présidence', referring to multiple positions or instances of a vice-presidency.

    Vice-presidencies

    “Les vice-présidences de l'entreprise sont basées à Paris.”

    “Elle a postulé pour plusieurs vice-présidences.”

    ant:Présidences

Stress pattern

Stress falls on the final syllable ('ces'), which receives primary stress. French stress is generally subtle.

Syllables

5
vice/vis/
pré/pʁe/
si/si/
den/dɑ̃/
ces/sɛs/

vice — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. The prefix.. pré — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Part of the root.. si — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Part of the root.. den — Closed syllable, containing a nasal vowel and a consonant. Part of the root.. ces — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. The suffix including the plural marker.

Word Parts

pre

vice-

Latin origin, meaning 'in place of'. Derivational prefix.

root

présid-

From 'présider' (to preside), Latin 'praesidere'. Core meaning of 'presidency'.

suf

-ences

French, derived from Latin '-entia'. Forms a noun denoting a state or quality, including the plural marker '-s'.

Similar Words

pré­si­denceré­si­denceim­pa­tience

Vowel-Based Division

Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.

Consonant Cluster Handling

Consonant clusters are kept together unless they can be easily pronounced as separate syllables.

Prefix Separation

Prefixes are typically separated into their own syllables.

Suffix Separation

Suffixes are typically separated into their own syllables.

  • Possible liaison between 'vice-' and 'présidences' in connected speech, but doesn't affect syllabification.
  • The nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ doesn't create any special syllabification issues.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025

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