criminalisèrent
Syllables
cri-mi-na-li-sè-rent
Pronunciation
/kʁi.mi.na.li.zeʁ/
Stress
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Morphemes
crimi- + nal- + -isèrent
Criminalisèrent is a verb meaning 'to criminalize,' divided into six syllables: cri-mi-na-li-sè-rent, with stress on 'sè.' It follows standard French syllabification rules, maximizing onsets and respecting vowel-consonant patterns, and is of Latin origin.
Definitions
- 1
To designate as criminal; to classify as a crime.
To criminalize
“Les autorités criminalisèrent les actes de vandalisme.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'sè'.
Syllables
cri — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster. mi — Open syllable. na — Open syllable. li — Open syllable. sè — Closed syllable, stressed. rent — Closed syllable
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally assigned to the following vowel.
Vowel-Consonant Syllabification
Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
French generally stresses the last syllable of a word or the penultimate syllable if the last syllable contains a schwa.
- The accented 'e' in 'sè' indicates a closed syllable and influences stress.
- The final 'ent' is a common past historic ending.
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