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Words with Prefix “-” in French

Browse French words starting with the prefix “-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.

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- From Latin 'dis-', meaning 'ten'. Numerical prefix.

décathloniennes
5 syllables15 letters
·ca·thlo·ni·en
/de.ka.tlo.njɛn/
adjectivenoun

The word 'décathloniennes' is divided into five syllables: dé-ca-thlo-ni-en. It's a feminine plural adjective/noun derived from 'décathlonien', with stress on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, and the 'th' cluster is pronounced as /t/. The word's structure is consistent with other French words of similar complexity.

déconseillasses
5 syllables15 letters
·con·sei·llas·ses
/de.kɔ̃.sɛj.jas/
verb

The word 'déconseillasses' is a conjugated verb form meaning 'you (plural) would dissuade'. It is divided into five syllables: 'dé-con-sei-llas-ses', with stress on the final syllable. The morphemic breakdown reveals a prefix 'dé-', a root 'conseil-', and a suffix '-asses'. Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant breaks.