convulsionnâmes
The word 'convulsionnâmes' is divided into five syllables: con-vul-sion-nâ-mes. It's a verb form with Latin roots, and stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding breaks within consonant clusters where possible.
Definitions
- 1
To have convulsions; to shake violently (in the past).
We convulsed; We had convulsions.
“Les malades convulsionnèrent pendant la crise.”
“Nous convulsionnâmes de peur.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable ('mes'). French stress is typically on the last syllable of a phrase.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. vul — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by nasal vowel.. nâ — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. mes — Closed syllable, nasal vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are typically kept together within a syllable unless phonetically necessary to separate them.
Nasal Vowel
Nasal vowels often influence syllable boundaries, particularly when followed by consonants.
- The doubled 'n' requires careful consideration to ensure correct pronunciation and syllabification.
- Liaison possibilities with following words could slightly alter the pronunciation and perceived syllable boundaries in connected speech.
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