courrouçassions
The word 'courrouçassions' is divided into four syllables: cou-rrou-ças-sions. It's a complex verb form with a Latin-derived root and a multi-part suffix. Stress is subtle, falling on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-centered rules, preserving consonant clusters and accommodating the nasal vowel.
Definitions
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We were frowning/angry.
We were frowning/angry
“Si nous courrouçassions, il ne l'aurait pas remarqué.”
Stress pattern
Subtle stress on the final syllable '-sions', typical of French.
Syllables
cou — Open syllable with a diphthong nucleus.. rrou — Closed syllable with a geminate consonant and a vowel nucleus.. ças — Closed syllable with a vowel nucleus and consonant closure.. sions — Closed syllable with a nasal vowel nucleus and consonant closure.
Word Parts
Vowel-Centered Syllables
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, with consonants grouped around them.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are maintained unless they can be easily separated by a vowel.
Nasal Vowel Syllables
Nasal vowels form the nucleus of a syllable.
- Geminate consonant 'rr' is relatively rare but standard in this word.
- Nasal vowel 'ɔ̃' is a characteristic feature of French.
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