démaigrissements
Syllables
dé-mai-gris-se-ments
Pronunciation
/de.ma.ɡʁi.sə.mɑ̃/
Stress
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Morphemes
dé- + maigri- + -ssements
The word 'démaigrissements' is divided into five syllables: dé-mai-gris-se-ments. It's a noun formed from a prefix, root, and suffixes. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and consonant cluster preservation rules.
Definitions
- 1
Weight losses, processes of becoming thinner.
Weight losses
“Les démaigrissements successifs ont affaibli le patient.”
“Il a subi plusieurs démaigrissements à cause de la maladie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-ments', typical of French word stress.
Syllables
dé — Open syllable, unstressed.. mai — Open syllable, unstressed.. gris — Closed syllable, unstressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.. ments — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open and closed syllables.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters like 'gr' are maintained within a syllable unless naturally separable.
Final Syllable Stress
French typically stresses the final syllable, influencing the perception of syllable boundaries.
- The 'dé-' prefix can sometimes be considered a separate prosodic unit.
- The '-sse-' infix is generally grouped with the root, but can present syllabification challenges.
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