déballonnerions
Syllables
dé-bal-lon-ne-rions
Pronunciation
/de.ba.lɔ.ne.ʁjɔ̃/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
dé- + ballon- + -nerions
The word 'déballonnerions' is a complex verb form divided into five syllables: dé-bal-lon-ne-rions. It consists of the prefix 'dé-', the root 'ballon-', and the suffix '-nerions'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lon'). Syllabification follows vowel-initial and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
To deflate, to let the air out of (something).
To deflate
“Nous déballonnerions les ballons après la fête.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lon'). French stress is generally less prominent than in English.
Syllables
dé — Open syllable, single vowel.. bal — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. lon — Closed syllable, nasal vowel, primary stress.. ne — Open syllable, schwa.. rions — Closed syllable, nasal vowel, consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables typically begin with a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster After Vowel
Consonant clusters following a vowel are generally grouped into the same syllable unless complex.
- The 'r' sound before 'ions' can be subtle, but it forms a distinct syllable onset.
- Liaison (linking of final consonants to initial vowels) doesn't affect underlying syllabification.
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