ébouillantèrent
The word 'ébouillantèrent' is divided into five syllables: é-bou-il-lant-èrent. It's a verb form with a Latin-derived root and multiple suffixes. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, with consonants forming closed syllables. Regional variations may affect the pronunciation of the final 't'.
Definitions
- 1
To scald, to boil vigorously.
To scald, to boil vigorously.
“Les ébouillantèrent avec de l'eau chaude.”
“Ils ébouillantèrent les légumes pour les blanchir.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-rent', as is typical in French. The stress is relatively weak compared to English.
Syllables
é — Open syllable, single vowel.. bou — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. il — Nasal syllable, containing a nasal vowel.. lant — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. èrent — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant, potential schwa elision.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Each vowel sound forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonants following a vowel typically form a closed syllable, unless they can be pronounced as a separate syllable (e.g., in liaison).
Nasal Vowel Rule
Nasal vowels form a syllable on their own.
- The 'ill' sequence is a common source of nasalization.
- The final 't' in '-èrent' can be silent or pronounced depending on the region and speech style.
- Potential for schwa elision in the final syllable.
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