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désarticulèrent

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
15 characters
French
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6syllables

sarticurent

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

dé-sar-ti-cu-lè-rent

Pronunciation

/de.z‿aʁ.ti.ky.lɛʁ.ɛ̃/

Stress

000001

Morphemes

dés- + articul- + -èrent

The word 'désarticulèrent' is a verb in the passé simple, third-person plural. It is divided into six syllables: dé-sar-ti-cu-lè-rent. The stress falls on the final syllable '-rent'. The word is composed of the prefix 'dés-', the root 'articul-', and the suffix '-èrent'. Syllabification follows the open syllable principle and consonant cluster rules, with consideration for liaison.

Definitions

verb
  1. 1

    To disarticulate; to take apart at the joints; to disjoint.

    Disarticulated (they)

    Le chirurgien désarticulèrent le membre blessé.

Stress pattern

Stress falls on the final syllable '-rent', though French stress is less prominent than in English. The numbers represent the stress level for each syllable, with 0 being unstressed and 1 being primary stress.

Syllables

6
/de/
sar/zaʁ/
ti/ti/
cu/ky/
/lɛ/
rent/ʁɛ̃/

Open syllable, unstressed.. sar Closed syllable, liaison with next syllable.. ti Open syllable, unstressed.. cu Open syllable, unstressed.. Open syllable, unstressed.. rent Closed syllable, stressed.

Open Syllable Principle

Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.

Consonant Cluster Rule

Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they can be naturally separated by a vowel sound.

Liaison Rule

Liaison between words or morphemes affects pronunciation but not syllable division.

  • The liaison between 'dés-' and 'articul-' is a common feature of French phonology.
  • The nasal vowel /ɛ̃/ in the final syllable is a characteristic feature of French.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

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