assoupissements
The word 'assoupissements' is divided into five syllables: as-sou-pis-se-ments. It's a noun formed from a prefix, root, and the nominalizing suffix '-issements'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A state of drowsiness or sleepiness; instances of feeling sleepy.
Drowsinesses, sleepinesses
“Les assoupissements du chat étaient fréquents après le déjeuner.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-ments', as is typical in French.
Syllables
as — Open syllable, initial syllable.. sou — Open syllable, containing the root vowel.. pis — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster 'ps'.. se — Open syllable, part of the suffix.. ments — Closed syllable, final syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are generally open.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are complex.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress typically falls on the final syllable in French.
Vowel Groupings
Vowel groupings are separated into syllables based on pronunciation.
- The 's' at the end of the word is silent and does not affect syllabification.
- The consonant cluster 'ps' is not broken.
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