approfondissons
Syllables
ap-pro-fon-dis-sons
Pronunciation
/a.pʁɔ.fɔ̃.di.sɔ̃/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
ap + profond + issons
The word 'approfondissons' is divided into five syllables: ap-pro-fon-dis-sons. It's a verb derived from Latin roots, with stress on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and consonant cluster preservation rules common in French.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable 'sons', as is typical in French.
Syllables
ap — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. pro — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. fon — Closed syllable with nasal vowel.. dis — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. sons — Closed syllable with nasal vowel, primary stress.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are kept together unless unpronounceable.
Final Syllable Stress
French generally stresses the final syllable of a word.
- The initial consonant cluster 'appro-' is a common feature of French and doesn't present a syllabification exception.
- Nasal vowels are standard and don't require special treatment.
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