accueillissions
The word 'accueillissions' is divided into four syllables: ac-cueil-lis-sions. It's the imperfect subjunctive of 'accueillir', meaning 'we would welcome'. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lis'). The syllabification follows rules of onset maximization and vowel cluster division, with consideration for the silent 'l' and the complex '-issions' ending.
Definitions
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We would welcome / We were welcoming
Nous accueillerions / Nous accueillions
“Si nous pouvions, nous les accueillissions avec joie.”
“Ils disaient qu'ils nous accueillissions chaleureusement.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('lis'), which is the penultimate syllable. This is typical for French words.
Syllables
ac — Open syllable, initial syllable.. cueil — Syllable with a diphthong, vowel cluster 'ueil'.. lis — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. sions — Nasal syllable, containing a nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Syllables attempt to maximize their onsets, leading to the separation of 'ac-'.
Vowel Cluster Division
Vowel clusters like 'cueil' and 'sions' are broken up into separate syllables.
Consonant Cluster Consideration
Consonant clusters are considered, but the silent 'l' in 'cueil' doesn't affect the division.
- The silent 'l' in 'cueil' is a historical feature.
- The imperfect subjunctive ending '-issions' is a complex morpheme.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist, but don't significantly alter syllable division.
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