dégourdissantes
Syllables
dé-gour-dis-san-tes
Pronunciation
/de.ɡuʁ.dis.ɑ̃t/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
dé- + gourd- + -issantes
The word 'dégourdissantes' is divided into five syllables: dé-gour-dis-san-tes. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's a feminine plural adjective meaning 'lively' or 'sparkling', formed from the prefix 'dé-', the root 'gourd-', and the suffix '-issantes'. Syllabification follows standard French rules based on vowel nuclei and pronounceable consonant clusters.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-tes'. French stress is generally on the last syllable.
Syllables
dé — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'é'. gour — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'ou'. dis — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'i'. san — Nasal syllable, nasal vowel 'ɑ̃'. tes — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'e'
Word Parts
dé-
Latin origin, meaning 'un-', 'dis-', 'removal'. Negation or reversal of action.
gourd-
From Old French *gourde*, meaning 'excessive spirit, liveliness'. Core meaning related to vivacity.
-issantes
Latin origin, present participle suffix + feminine plural ending. Indicates ongoing action and feminine plural agreement.
Similar Words
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable if they can be pronounced together.
- The 'dé-' prefix is a common feature in French verbs and its syllabification is standard.
- The nasal vowel in 'san-' is typical and doesn't present any unusual challenges.
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