éclaboussasssiez
Syllables
é-cl-a-bous-sa-ss-si-ez
Pronunciation
/e.kla.bus.a.sje/
Stress
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Morphemes
é + clabouss + assiez
The word 'éclaboussassiez' is syllabified based on vowel nuclei, avoiding breaks within common consonant clusters. It's the second-person plural imperfect subjunctive of 'éclabousser', meaning 'you (plural) would splash'. Stress falls subtly on the final syllable.
Definitions
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Second-person plural imperfect subjunctive of 'éclabousser'.
you (plural) would splash
“Si vous aviez plus d'eau, vous éclaboussassiez vos amis.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-iez', though it's a subtle emphasis. French stress is less prominent than in English.
Syllables
é — Open syllable, stressed vowel.. cl — Open syllable, consonant cluster.. a — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. bous — Open syllable, vowel nucleus followed by consonant cluster.. sa — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. ss — Open syllable, consonant cluster.. si — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. ez — Open syllable, vowel nucleus, final syllable, primary stress.
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each vowel sound forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are not broken unless they are difficult to pronounce.
- The 'ss' cluster is not broken up as it's a common and easily pronounceable cluster in French.
- French stress is less prominent than in English, with a subtle emphasis on the final syllable.
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