désembraierions
The word 'désembraierions' is a French verb form syllabified as dé-sem-brai-e-rions. It's composed of a prefix 'dé-', a root 'sem-', a suffix '-braier-', and the verbal ending '-ions'. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-nucleus rules, with consideration for consonant clusters and the schwa.
Definitions
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We would clear away brambles/brushwood.
We would clear away
“Si nous avions le temps, nous désembraierions le jardin.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-ra-'). This is typical for French, where stress generally falls on the last syllable unless it's a schwa.
Syllables
dé — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. sem — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. brai — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. e — Open syllable, schwa.. rions — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'r' closing the syllable, nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters can either be split between syllables or remain within a single syllable, depending on the specific consonants and their position.
Schwa Rule
Schwa (ə) can form a syllable on its own.
- The pronunciation of the schwa /ə/ can vary regionally.
- The nasal vowels /ɑ̃/ and /ɔ̃/ can have slight variations in articulation.
- The 'r' in 'rions' is a syllabically prominent consonant but remains part of the final syllable.
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