départageassent
Syllables
dé-par-ta-ge-as-sent
Pronunciation
/de.paʁ.taʒ.a.sɑ̃/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
dé- + partage + -assent
The word 'départageassent' is syllabified as dé-par-ta-ge-as-sent, following vowel-based rules. It's a verb form meaning 'they should share/divide', with stress on the final syllable. The 'ass' sequence is an interfix, and French stress is relatively weak.
Definitions
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They should share/divide.
They should share/divide.
“Il était souhaitable qu'ils départageassent équitablement les biens.”
Stress pattern
Stress is on the final syllable '-sent', though French stress is relatively weak and evenly distributed.
Syllables
dé — Open syllable, single vowel.. par — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ta — Open syllable, single vowel.. ge — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. as — Open syllable, single vowel.. sent — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are complex.
Nasal Vowel Rule
Nasal vowels form their own syllable.
- The 'ass' sequence is an interfix, but syllabified based on vowel sound.
- French stress is subtle and evenly distributed.
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