débroussaillons
The word 'débroussaillons' is divided into four syllables: 'dé-brous-sai-llons'. It consists of the prefix 'dé-', the root 'brousse-', and the suffix '-aillons'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and consonant cluster rule, with the 'll' cluster remaining within the final syllable due to the suffix.
Definitions
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We clear brushwood.
We clear brushwood
“Nous débroussaillons le jardin.”
“Chaque année, nous débroussaillons la propriété.”
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Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-llons', typical of French word stress.
Syllables
dé — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. brous — Closed syllable, consonant 'r' follows vowel.. sai — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. llons — Closed syllable, nasal vowel nucleus, complex consonant cluster 'll' within syllable.
Word Parts
dé-
Latin origin, meaning 'removal', 'reversal', or 'completion'. Verbal prefix.
brousse-
From Old French *brosse*, ultimately from Latin *brusca* meaning 'brushwood', 'thicket'. Lexical root.
-aillons
Complex verbal suffix indicating the 1st person plural present indicative. Derived from Latin *-āmus*.
Similar Words
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each syllable contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are complex and span across morphemic boundaries.
- The 'll' cluster is a potential edge case, but remains within the final syllable due to the suffixation.
- French generally lacks strong syllable stress, but the final syllable receives the most prominence.
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