dépassionnassiez
Syllables
dé-pas-sion-nas-siez
Pronunciation
/de.pa.sjɔ.na.sje/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
dé- + passion + -nassiez
The word 'dépassionnassiez' is divided into five syllables: dé-pas-sion-nas-siez. It consists of the prefix 'dé-', the root 'passion', and the suffix '-nassiez'. Stress falls on the final syllable '-siez'. Syllabification follows vowel-based division, consonant cluster handling, and prefix/suffix separation rules.
Definitions
- 1
Second-person plural imperfect subjunctive of 'dépassionner'.
You (plural) were becoming dispassionate / You (plural) were cooling down your passions.
“Si vous dépassionnassiez vos jugements, vous verriez les choses plus clairement.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-siez', which is typical for French. The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
dé — Open syllable, containing the prefix. Unstressed.. pas — Open syllable, part of the root. Unstressed.. sion — Closed syllable, containing a nasal vowel. Unstressed.. nas — Open syllable, part of the suffix. Unstressed.. siez — Closed syllable, containing the suffix indicating person and mood. Stressed.
Word Parts
dé-
Latin origin, meaning 'un-', 'dis-', functions to negate the action.
passion
Latin *passio*, meaning 'suffering,' 'passion'. Core meaning relating to strong emotions.
-nassiez
Combination of suffixes: -n- (interfix), -ass- (imperfect subjunctive marker), -iez (2nd person plural subjunctive ending).
Similar Words
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open or closed syllables.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are complex or disrupt the flow of vowel sounds (e.g., 'ss' remains together).
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are typically separated into distinct syllables to reflect their morphological boundaries.
- The geminate consonant 'ss' is treated as a single unit within the syllable.
- The nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ does not affect the syllabification process.
- The word's function as a verb form does not alter the syllabification rules.
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