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Words with Root “-iss-” in French
Browse French words sharing the root “-iss-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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-iss- Thematic vowel connecting the prefix to the suffix, not a root in itself.
vieillissement
5 syllables14 letters
vie·ill·is·se·ment
/vjɛj.ismɑ̃/
noun
“Vieillissement” is a French noun meaning “aging.” It is divided into five syllables: vie-ill-is-se-ment. The stress falls on the final syllable '-ment'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a Latin-derived prefix “vieil-”, a thematic vowel, and the nominal suffix “-issement.” Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing open syllables and resolving consonant clusters.