apprivoissassent
The word 'apprivoisassent' is divided into five syllables: ap-pri-vois-sas-sent. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, allowing consonant clusters within syllables. The word is a verb in the imperfect subjunctive, meaning 'they would tame'.
Definitions
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They would tame
They would tame
“Si j'étais un prince, j'apprivoiserais les étoiles.”
“Ils apprivoisassent les animaux sauvages.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-sent', typical of French.
Syllables
ap — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. pri — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. vois — Open syllable, diphthong.. sas — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. sent — Closed syllable, nasal vowel-final.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel sound generally constitutes a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept within a syllable unless they are overly complex.
Final Consonant Rule
A final consonant typically forms a syllable with the preceding vowel.
- The 'ss' cluster is not broken, adhering to French phonotactics.
- Nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ does not affect syllabification.
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