crachouillèrent
The word 'crachouillèrent' is divided into four syllables: cra-chou-il-lèrent. It's a verb in the passé simple, third-person plural, meaning 'they spat/sputtered'. Stress falls on the final syllable. The syllabification follows standard French rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
To spit, sputter, or cough up phlegm repeatedly.
Ils ont crachouillé.
“Les enfants crachouillèrent après avoir mangé des bonbons.”
ant:avalèrent
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-rent', as is typical in French.
Syllables
cra — Open syllable, onset with consonant cluster 'chr', rime with vowel 'a'.. chou — Open syllable, onset with consonant 'ʃ', rime with vowel 'u'.. il — Open syllable, onset with semi-vowel 'j', rime with vowel 'ɛ'.. lèrent — Closed syllable, onset with consonant 'ʁ', rime with nasal vowel 'ɛ̃'.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus (rime), preceded by optional consonants (onset).
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they can be easily separated by a vowel sound.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress typically falls on the final syllable.
- The 'ouill' sequence is a unique feature of French and requires careful consideration.
- The past historic tense is less common in spoken French, but its syllabification follows standard rules.
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