électrolysèrent
Syllables
é-lec-tro-ly-sè-rent
Pronunciation
/e.lek.tʁɔ.li.zɛ.ʁɛ̃/
Stress
010101
Morphemes
électro- + lys- + -èrent
The word 'électrolysèrent' is divided into six syllables: é-lec-tro-ly-sè-rent. It's a verb in the past historic tense, derived from Greek and Latin roots. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ly'). Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding breaking consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
To decompose by electrolysis.
Electrolyzed (past tense)
“Les scientifiques électrolysèrent l'eau pour obtenir de l'hydrogène et de l'oxygène.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ly'). French stress is generally less prominent than in English.
Syllables
é — Open syllable, initial vowel.. lec — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. tro — Open syllable, containing a uvular 'r'.. ly — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. sè — Open syllable, containing a nasal vowel.. rent — Closed syllable, containing a nasal vowel and final consonant.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are usually divided into separate syllables.
Final Consonant
A single final consonant typically closes the syllable.
- The pronunciation of the 'r' sound (uvular fricative).
- The influence of the nasal vowel /ɛ̃/ on the preceding consonant.
- The past historic tense ending '-èrent' is treated as a single syllable.
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