contrebutassions
Syllables
con-tre-bu-tas-sions
Pronunciation
/kɔ̃.tʁə.by.ta.sjɔ̃/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
contre- + but- + -assions
The word 'contrebutassions' is divided into five syllables: con-tre-bu-tas-sions. It's a verb form (imperfect subjunctive) derived from 'contrebuter' with a prefix 'contre-', root 'but-', and suffix '-assions'. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and preserving consonant clusters.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'tas'. French stress is generally on the last syllable of a phrase, but in longer words, it tends to fall on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. tre — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. bu — Closed syllable, rounded vowel.. tas — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. sions — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, forming the core of the syllable.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are complex or disrupt the natural flow of the word.
Avoid Breaking Affixes
Prefixes and suffixes are generally kept intact within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable in longer words.
- The nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ in the first syllable is a characteristic feature of French phonology.
- The imperfect subjunctive ending '-assions' is a standard morphological element.
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