éclaircissements
Syllables
é-clair-cis-se-ments
Pronunciation
/e.kleʁ.si.smɑ̃/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
é + clair + cissements
The word 'éclaircissements' is divided into five syllables: é-clair-cis-se-ments. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's a noun derived from Latin roots, meaning 'clarifications'. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
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Clarifications, explanations, elucidations.
Clarifications
“J'ai demandé des éclaircissements sur le contrat.”
“Ces éclaircissements sont essentiels pour comprendre la situation.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable ('ments') in standard French.
Syllables
é — Open syllable, vowel sound.. clair — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'cl'. cis — Open syllable, vowel sound.. se — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ments — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables starting with a vowel are separated.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Final Syllable Rule
The final syllable often contains the stress and is determined by the remaining letters.
- The length of the word and the complex suffix '-cissements' require careful application of the rules.
- The pronunciation of the 'r' as a uvular fricative does not affect the syllabification.
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