affecsjɔnasjɔ̃
The word 'affectionnassions' is divided into five syllables (af-fec-sjɔ-na-sjɔ̃) based on French syllabification rules, prioritizing vowel-centered syllables and consonant clusters, with a special consideration for the nasal vowel following the double 'n'.
Definitions
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1st person plural imperfect subjunctive of affectionner
We would cherish/be fond of
“Si nous avions le temps, nous affectionnassions voyager davantage.”
ant:détestions
Stress pattern
Stress is subtle in French, but the final syllable receives a slight emphasis.
Syllables
af — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. fec — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. sjɔ — Open syllable, semi-vowel followed by a vowel.. na — Open syllable, vowel following a consonant.. sjɔ̃ — Nasal syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Vowel-Following Syllable Rule
Syllables are formed around vowels.
Nasal Vowel Rule
Nasal vowels form their own syllables.
- The double 'n' requires careful consideration due to the following nasal vowel. French avoids syllable breaks within consonant clusters, but the nasal vowel necessitates a division after the first 'n'.
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