déverrouillerais
Syllables
dé-ve-rrou-il-le-rais
Pronunciation
/de.ve.ʁu.j.ʁe.jʁa/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
dé- + verrou- + -illerais
The word 'déverrouillerais' is divided into six syllables: dé-ve-rrou-il-le-rais. It consists of the prefix 'dé-', the root 'verrou-', and the conditional suffix '-illerais'. Stress falls on the final syllable 'rais'. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and consonant cluster rule, with the geminate 'rr' remaining intact.
Definitions
- 1
I would unlock
I would unlock
“Si j'avais la clé, je déverrouillerais la porte.”
“Je déverrouillerais mon téléphone si j'avais le code.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable 'rais', as is typical in French.
Syllables
dé — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. ve — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. rrou — Syllable with geminate consonant cluster.. il — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus followed by consonant.. le — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. rais — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus followed by consonant, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
dé-
Latin origin, meaning 'un-', 'dis-', 'removal'. Reversal or completion of action.
verrou-
From *verrouiller* (to lock), Old French *verrou* (bolt). Core meaning of locking.
-illerais
Conditional ending, derived from the imperfect subjunctive of *être* + past participle. Indicates conditional mood.
Similar Words
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Every vowel sound forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are difficult to pronounce.
- The 'rr' cluster is a geminate consonant and doesn't trigger syllable division.
- Liaison can occur in formal speech, potentially affecting the pronunciation of the final syllable.
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