débarbouillages
Syllables
dé-bar-bou-il-la-ges
Pronunciation
/de.baʁ.bu.jaʒ/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
dé- + barbouill- + -ages
The word 'débarbouillages' is divided into six syllables: dé-bar-bou-il-la-ges. It consists of the prefix 'dé-', the root 'barbouill-', and the suffix '-ages'. Stress falls on the final syllable '-ages'. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Splashes, smears, messes (plural noun). The act of splashing or smearing repeatedly.
Splashes, smears, messes
“Les débarbouillages sur le mur étaient difficiles à enlever.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-ages', which is typical in French. The syllable 'il' is also slightly stressed due to the nasal vowel.
Syllables
dé — Open syllable, onset 'd', rime 'é'. Unstressed.. bar — Open syllable, onset 'b', rime 'ar'. Unstressed.. bou — Open syllable, onset 'b', rime 'ou'. Unstressed.. il — Closed syllable, onset 'j', rime 'il'. Stressed.. la — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'a'. Unstressed.. ges — Closed syllable, onset 'g', rime 'es'. Stressed.
Word Parts
dé-
Latin origin, meaning 'removal', 'reversal'. Prefix indicating reversal or removal of an action.
barbouill-
Origin uncertain, possibly onomatopoeic, relating to splashing or smearing. Verb root meaning 'to splash', 'to smear', 'to mess up'.
-ages
Latin origin, from *-are* to form nouns denoting action or result. Noun suffix indicating a collection of actions or the result of an action.
Similar Words
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Onset-Rime
Syllables are structured with an onset (consonant(s) at the beginning) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless a vowel naturally separates them.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress typically falls on the final syllable in French words.
- The 'rb' cluster is a common feature in French and is generally treated as a single unit within a syllable.
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