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défaufileraient

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
15 characters
French
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5syllables

faufileraient

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

dé-fau-fi-le-raient

Pronunciation

/de.fo.fi.lɛ.ʁɛ̃/

Stress

00001

Morphemes

dé- + faufil- + -eraient

The word 'défaufileraient' is divided into five syllables based on vowel sounds. It consists of a prefix 'dé-', a root 'faufil-', and a conditional suffix '-eraient'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel nuclei and avoiding breaks within vowel clusters.

Definitions

verb
  1. 1

    to slip away

    s'enfuir

    Ils défaufileraient devant l'ennemi.

  2. 2

    to desert

    déserter

    Les soldats défaufileraient.

Stress pattern

Stress falls on the last syllable ('raient') as is typical in French.

Syllables

5
/de/
fau/fo/
fi/fi/
le/lɛ/
raient/ʁɛ̃/

Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. fau Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. fi Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. le Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. raient Closed syllable, consonant coda.

Vowel Nucleus Rule

Each vowel sound forms a syllable nucleus.

Avoid Internal Diphthong Break

Diphthongs and vowel clusters are not broken into separate syllables.

Consonant Cluster Rule

Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they contain an interruptor consonant (l or r).

  • Potential, but non-standard, syllabification of 'fau-' as 'fa-u'.
  • Minimal regional variations in nasal vowel pronunciation.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025

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