commotionnerait
Syllables
com-mo-tion-ne-rait
Pronunciation
/kɔ.mɔ.sjɔ.ne.ʁe/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
com- + motion- + -tionnerait
The word 'commotionnerait' is divided into five syllables: com-mo-tion-ne-rait. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tion'). The syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding stranded consonants. It's a verb in the conditional mood, meaning 'would upset'.
Definitions
- 1
To cause disturbance or upset; to agitate.
Would upset, would disturb.
“Cette nouvelle le commotionnerait profondément.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tion'). French stress is generally less prominent than in English.
Syllables
com — Open syllable, vowel-consonant.. mo — Open syllable, vowel-consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant cluster-nasal vowel.. ne — Open syllable, vowel-consonant.. rait — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Formation
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Integration
Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left isolated between vowels.
- Nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ in 'tion' is treated as a single vowel sound.
- The 'r' sound in 'rait' is integrated into the syllable to avoid a stranded consonant.
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