décriminalisent
Syllables
dé-cri-mi-na-li-sent
Pronunciation
/de.kʁi.mi.na.l‿i.zɑ̃/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
dé- + criminal- + -isent
The verb 'décriminalisent' is divided into six syllables (dé-cri-mi-na-li-sent) with stress on the final syllable. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'dé-', root 'criminal-', and suffix '-isent'. Syllabification follows standard French rules, considering vowel nuclei and consonant assignment.
Definitions
- 1
To remove the criminal status of something; to abolish a criminal law.
They decriminalize.
“Les autorités veulent décriminaliser le port d'armes.”
“Ils décriminalisent la consommation de cannabis.”
ant:criminaliser
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable, '-sent', which is typical for French verbs.
Syllables
dé — Open syllable, vowel sound.. cri — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. mi — Open syllable, vowel sound.. na — Open syllable, vowel sound.. li — Open syllable, vowel sound.. sent — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each vowel sound forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Assignment
Consonants are assigned to the adjacent syllable based on phonotactic constraints.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone to form a syllable.
- Potential for liaison at the end of 'décriminal'.
- The presence of the nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ in 'sent'.
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