défraîchissions
The word 'défraîchissions' is divided into four syllables: dé-fraî-chis-sions. It's a verb form with a prefix 'dé-', root 'fraîch-', and suffix '-issons'. Stress falls on the final syllable '-ssions'. Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant breaks.
Definitions
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To refresh, to cool down, to make less expensive.
We refresh / We cool down / We discount
“Nous défraîchissons la pièce en ouvrant les fenêtres.”
“Nous défraîchissons les prix pour attirer plus de clients.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-ssions', which is typical for French verbs. The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
dé — Open syllable, containing the prefix. Unstressed.. fraî — Open syllable, containing the root. Unstressed.. chis — Closed syllable, part of the verb stem. Unstressed.. sions — Nasal closed syllable, containing the verb ending. Stressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are generally open (e.g., dé-, fraî-).
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are complex.
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are often divided into separate syllables (e.g., fraî-).
Final Syllable
The final syllable often includes any remaining consonants.
- The circumflex accent on 'fraî' indicates a historical 's' sound, but doesn't affect syllabification.
- Liaison with a following vowel sound is possible, but doesn't change the syllable division.
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