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déverrouillasse

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5 syllables
15 characters
French
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déverrouillasse

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

dé-ver-rou-il-lasse

Pronunciation

/de.ve.ʁu.jɑ.sə/

Stress

00001

Morphemes

dé- + verrou- + -illasse

The word 'déverrouillasse' is syllabified as 'dé-ver-rou-il-lasse'. It's a verb form composed of the prefix 'dé-', the root 'verrou-', and the suffix '-illasse'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and maintains consonant clusters.

Definitions

verb
  1. 1

    The imperfect subjunctive of 'déverrouiller' (to unlock). Expresses a hypothetical or desired unlocking action in the past.

    would unlock

    “Si je pouvais, je déverrouillasse la porte.”

    ant:verrouillerait

Stress pattern

The primary stress falls on the final syllable '-asse'. French stress is generally weaker than in English, but the final syllable receives the most noticeable emphasis.

Syllables

5
dé/de/
ver/veʁ/
rou/ʁu/
il/jɑ/
lasse/sə/

dé — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound. Unstressed.. ver — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Unstressed.. rou — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Unstressed.. il — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a semi-vowel. Unstressed.. lasse — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Stressed.

Word Parts

pre

dé-

Latin origin, meaning 'removal', 'reversal'. Negation or reversal of action.

root

verrou-

From *verrouiller* (to lock), ultimately from Old French *verrou* (bolt). Core meaning of locking.

suf

-illasse

Combination of *-illa-* (inchoative infix) and *-sse* (imperfect subjunctive ending). Indicates imperfect subjunctive mood, 3rd person singular.

Similar Words

dé­ver­rou­il­lerdé­ver­rou­il­lonsdé­ver­rou­il­ler­ais

Vowel-Based Division

Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open syllables where possible.

Consonant Cluster Rule

Consonant clusters (like 'rr') are maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex.

Final Syllable Rule

The final syllable is clearly delineated and often receives stress.

  • The 'rr' sequence is treated as a single consonant sound, not triggering syllable division.
  • The 'ill' sequence is a common infix in French verbs and follows standard syllabification rules.
  • French stress is less prominent than in English, making syllable division more reliant on vowel sounds.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

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