dégringolassent
Syllables
dé-grin-go-las-sent
Pronunciation
/de.ɡʁɛ̃.ɡɔ.la.sɑ̃/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
dé- + gringol- + -assent
The word 'dégringolassent' is divided into five syllables: dé-grin-go-las-sent. It consists of a prefix 'dé-', a root 'gringol-', and a suffix '-assent'. Stress falls on the final syllable '-sent'. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and nasal vowel rule, typical of French phonology.
Definitions
- 1
They tumble down.
They tumble down
“Les feuilles dégringolassent des arbres en automne.”
“Les arguments de l'accusation dégringolassent sous la pression des preuves.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-sent', which is typical for French.
Syllables
dé — Open syllable, no stress.. grin — Nasal vowel syllable, no stress.. go — Open syllable, no stress.. las — Open syllable, no stress.. sent — Nasal vowel syllable, primary stress.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound as its nucleus.
Nasal Vowel Rule
Nasal vowels form the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained unless they can be naturally separated into distinct syllables.
- The 'gr' cluster is a common initial consonant cluster and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge.
- Liaison with following vowel sounds is possible.
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