approvisionnions
Syllables
ap-pro-vi-sion-nions
Pronunciation
/a.pʁɔ.vi.zjɔ̃.njɔ̃/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
ap- + prov- + -vision-
The word 'approvisionnions' is divided into five syllables based on vowel sounds and French syllabification rules. It's a conjugated verb form with a Latin-derived root and several suffixes. Stress falls on the final syllable. The syllable division is consistent with similar French words.
Definitions
- 1
To supply, to provision, to stock up.
We were supplying / We used to supply / We were provisioning.
“Nous approvisionnions le magasin en fruits et légumes.”
“Ils approvisionnaient les troupes en munitions.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable ('nions') in French, as is typical for phrase-final words.
Syllables
ap — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pro — Open syllable, contains a rounded vowel.. vi — Open syllable, contains a high vowel.. sion — Closed syllable, contains a nasal vowel.. nions — Closed syllable, contains a nasal vowel and a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centered Syllables
Each syllable generally contains a vowel sound, forming the nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are complex and span syllable boundaries.
Prefix/Suffix Boundaries
Syllable division often occurs at prefix/suffix boundaries, but not always, depending on pronunciation.
Nasal Vowels
Nasal vowels form the nucleus of a syllable.
- The 'nn' cluster is not broken, as it's a common feature in French.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'r' do not affect the syllabification.
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