débroussaillâtes
Syllables
dé-brous-sail-lâ-tes
Pronunciation
/de.bʁu.saj.la.te/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
dé- + brous-sail- + -âtes
The word 'débroussaillâtes' is divided into five syllables: dé-brous-sail-lâ-tes. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, allowing consonant clusters like 'br' and treating final consonants as syllable codas. Stress falls on the final syllable '-tes'. The word is a conjugated verb form with a prefix, root, and suffix.
Definitions
- 1
You (plural) were clearing brush.
You were clearing brush
“Vous débroussaillâtes le jardin avant l'arrivée des invités.”
“Autrefois, ils débroussaillâtes ces terres pour y cultiver.”
ant:embroussailler
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-tes', typical of French word stress.
Syllables
dé — Open syllable, initial syllable.. brous — Closed syllable, contains consonant cluster 'br'. sail — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. lâ — Open syllable, contains circumflex accent.. tes — Closed syllable, final syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are allowed at the beginning (onset) and end (coda) of syllables, as long as they conform to French phonotactics (e.g., 'br' is permissible).
Final Consonant Rule
A consonant following a vowel typically forms a separate syllable, especially at the end of a word.
- The 'br' consonant cluster is a common and accepted syllable onset in French.
- The circumflex accent on 'â' does not affect syllable division.
- French stress is generally on the final syllable, influencing perceived prominence but not altering the syllabic structure.
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