défringueraient
The word 'défringueraient' is divided into four syllables: dé-frin-gue-raient. It's a verb form with a prefix, root, and suffix. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, maintaining consonant clusters like 'fr'.
Definitions
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To clear away, to fray, to unravel.
They were clearing away / fraying / unraveling.
“Les vagues défringueraient sur la plage.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable, '-raient'.
Syllables
dé — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. frin — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by nasal vowel.. gue — Closed syllable, consonant followed by semi-vowel and vowel.. raient — Closed syllable, consonant followed by nasal vowel, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-C Rule
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained unless complex.
Consonant-Glide-Vowel Rule
Consonant-glide-vowel sequences are grouped into a single syllable.
Consonant + Nasal Vowel Rule
Consonants preceding nasal vowels typically form a syllable with the vowel.
- The 'fr' cluster is maintained. Nasal vowels influence syllable structure.
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