débroussaillées
The word 'débroussaillées' is divided into four syllables: 'dé-brous-sa-illées'. It consists of the prefix 'dé-', the root 'brous-', and the suffix '-saillées'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and maintains consonant clusters. The word functions as a past participle or adjective, with consistent syllabification.
Definitions
- 1
Cleared of brushwood; overgrown areas removed.
Cleared (of brushwood)
“Les terres étaient débroussaillées.”
ant:embroussaillées
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the last syllable, '-illées'.
Syllables
dé — Open syllable, unstressed.. brous — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sa — Open syllable, unstressed.. illées — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds, creating open or closed syllables.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are complex and difficult to pronounce.
Final Syllable Stress
French typically stresses the final syllable of a word or phrase.
- The 'ss' cluster is treated as a single consonant sound.
- Nasal vowel /ɛ̃/ does not affect syllabification.
- The syllabification remains consistent regardless of the grammatical role (past participle or adjective).
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