désarticulèrent
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
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
dé — Open syllable, unstressed.. sar — Closed syllable, liaison with next syllable.. ti — Open syllable, unstressed.. cu — Open syllable, unstressed.. lè — Open syllable, unstressed.. rent — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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.
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