dépasjonnerent
Syllables
dé-pa-sjon-ne-rent
Pronunciation
/de.pa.sjɔ̃.ne.ʁɛ̃/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
dé- + passion- + -nèrent
The word 'dépassionnèrent' is divided into five syllables: dé-pa-sjon-ne-rent. It consists of the prefix 'dé-', the root 'passion-', and the suffix '-nèrent'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows the rules of vowel nuclei and consonant cluster maintenance.
Definitions
- 1
To become detached from, to lose passion for, to become indifferent to.
To become dispassionate, to lose interest in.
“Ils se dépassionnèrent pour la politique après des années d'engagement.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-rent', as is typical in French.
Syllables
dé — Open syllable, single vowel nucleus.. pa — Open syllable, single vowel nucleus.. sjon — Syllable with affricate and nasal vowel nucleus.. ne — Open syllable, single vowel nucleus.. rent — Syllable with consonant and nasal vowel nucleus, stressed.
Word Parts
dé-
Latin origin, meaning 'removal', 'reversal'. Negation or reversal of action.
passion-
Latin *passio*, meaning 'suffering', 'emotion'. Core meaning related to strong emotion.
-nèrent
Latin origin, verbal ending indicating 3rd person plural past historic/passé simple. Tense, mood, and person marking.
Similar Words
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Every syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they can be naturally separated by a vowel sound.
Final Syllable Rule
The final syllable often receives stress in French.
- Pronunciation of nasal vowels /ɔ̃/ and /ɛ̃/ can vary regionally.
- Final 't' in '-rent' is silent.
- Potential for schwa reduction in rapid speech.
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