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dévergondassent

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
15 characters
French
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5syllables

vergondassent

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

dé-ver-gon-das-sent

Pronunciation

/de.vɛʁ.ɡɔ̃.das.sɑ̃/

Stress

00011

Morphemes

dé- + vergon- + -dass-ent

The word 'dévergondassent' is divided into five syllables: dé-ver-gon-das-sent. It's a verb in the imperfect subjunctive, derived from 'dévergonder' with the addition of intensifying and inflectional suffixes. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules based on vowel nuclei and permissible consonant clusters.

Definitions

verb
  1. 1

    To shame, dishonor (each other).

    They were shaming/dishonoring (each other).

    Ils dévergondassent leurs adversaires avec des rumeurs.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'das'. French stress typically falls on the last syllable unless it's a schwa.

Syllables

5
/de/
ver/vɛʁ/
gon/ɡɔ̃/
das/das/
sent/sɑ̃/

Open syllable, initial syllable.. ver Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. gon Closed syllable, nasal vowel as nucleus.. das Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ds' permissible.. sent Closed syllable, nasal vowel as nucleus, final syllable.

Vowel Nucleus Rule

Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei (e.g., 'dé', 'ver').

Consonant Cluster Rule

Permissible consonant clusters (e.g., 'ds' in 'das') do not necessarily break syllables.

Nasal Vowel Rule

Nasal vowels (/ɔ̃/, /ɑ̃/) function as syllable nuclei.

  • The 'ds' cluster is a common and accepted feature of French phonology.
  • Nasal vowels are integral to French syllable structure.
  • Stress placement is generally predictable in French, falling on the final syllable unless it's a schwa.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

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