bredoujeraient
The word 'bredouilleraient' is a verb in the conditional present, third-person plural. It is divided into five syllables: bre-dou-je-rai-ent. Stress falls on the final syllable. The syllabification follows standard French rules based on vowel nuclei and permissible consonant clusters. The morphemic structure consists of a root 'bredouill-' and a conditional suffix '-eraient'.
Definitions
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To stammer, to mumble
To stammer, to mumble
“S'ils étaient trop nerveux, ils bredouilleraient leurs réponses.”
“Elle bredouilleraient en essayant de s'excuser.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-raient' as is typical in French.
Syllables
bre — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster 'br' permissible.. dou — Open syllable, vowel follows consonant.. je — Open syllable, 'j' pronounced as /ʒ/ before 'e'.. rai — Nasal vowel syllable, forms a syllable nucleus.. ent — Closed syllable, consonant closes the syllable. Liaison possible.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are permissible at the beginning and end of syllables, unless overly complex.
Nasal Vowel Rule
Nasal vowels form syllable nuclei.
- Liaison is possible with the final 'ent' if followed by a vowel-initial word.
- Regional variations in the degree of nasalization are possible.
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