désemprisonnassent
Syllables
dé-sem-pri-son-nas-sent
Pronunciation
/de.z‿ɛ̃.pʁi.zɔ.na.sɑ̃/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
dé- + emprison- + -nassent
The word 'désemprisonnassent' is a complex verb form syllabified into six syllables: dé-sem-pri-son-nas-sent. It consists of the prefix 'dé-', the root 'emprison-', and the suffix '-nassent'. Stress is subtle, falling on the final syllable. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and consonant cluster rule, with consideration for liaison.
Definitions
- 1
They would release from prison.
They would release from prison.
“Si j'étais juge, je désemprisonnassent tous les innocents.”
Stress pattern
Stress is subtle in French. The final syllable '-sent' receives a slight, but not strongly marked, stress.
Syllables
dé — Open syllable, initial syllable.. sem — Closed syllable, liaison with following vowel.. pri — Closed syllable.. son — Closed syllable.. nas — Open syllable.. sent — Closed syllable, final syllable, slight stress.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each syllable contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are easily separable or involve a liaison.
- Liaison between 'sem' and 'prison' is context-dependent.
- French stress is less prominent than in English.
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