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Words with Root “lec-” in French

Browse French words sharing the root “lec-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.

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lec- Latin *legere* (to read, select), core meaning.

sélectionnassiez
5 syllables16 letters
·lec·tion·nas·siez
/se.lek.sjɔ̃.na.sje/
verb

The word 'sélectionnassiez' is syllabified as 'sé-lec-tion-nas-siez', with stress on the final syllable. It's a verb form (imperfect subjunctive) derived from Latin roots, and its syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding difficult consonant clusters.

sélectionnerait
5 syllables15 letters
·lec·tion·ne·rait
/se.lek.sjo.ne.ʁe/
verb

The word 'sélectionnerait' is divided into five syllables: sé-lec-tion-ne-rait. It's a verb in the conditional mood, with stress on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-centered rules, keeping consonant clusters intact. The morphemic breakdown reveals Latin origins in its prefix, root, and suffixes.

sélectionneurs
4 syllables14 letters
·lec·tion·neurs
/se.lek.sjɔ̃.nœʁ/
noun

The French noun 'sélectionneurs' (selectors) is divided into four syllables: sé-lec-tion-neurs, with stress on the final syllable. It's derived from Latin roots and follows standard French syllabification rules.