contrepassèrent
Syllables
con-tre-pas-sè-rent
Pronunciation
/kɔ̃tʁ.pa.sɛ.ʁɛ̃/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
contre- + pass- + -èrent
The word 'contre-passèrent' is syllabified as con-tre-pas-sè-rent, following French vowel-centric rules. It's a verb in the passé simple, 3rd person plural, meaning 'they counter-passed'. Stress falls on the final syllable '-rent'. The syllabification is consistent with similar French verbs.
Definitions
- 1
To counter-pass; to go against (a move, an action).
They counter-passed; They went against.
“Les joueurs contre-passèrent l'attaque adverse.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-rent', which is typical for French verbs. The stress is primary on the last syllable.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. tre — Open syllable, consonant cluster.. pas — Open syllable.. sè — Open syllable, stressed.. rent — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centric Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Permissible consonant clusters can remain within a syllable.
Final Consonant Rule
A final consonant typically closes a syllable.
- The compound nature of the word (prefix + root + suffix) requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- Liaison possibilities with following vowels.
- Nasal vowel pronunciation.
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