embroussaillons
The word 'embroussaillons' is divided into four syllables: em-brou-ssa-illons. It's the first-person plural imperfect subjunctive of 'embroussailler', with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows French rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, with nasal vowels functioning as nuclei.
Definitions
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First-person plural imperfect subjunctive of the verb 'embroussailler'.
We would overgrow/mess up
“Si nous avions le temps, nous embroussaillons le jardin.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ssa').
Syllables
em — Open syllable, nasal vowel as nucleus.. brou — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ssa — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. illons — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset, nasal vowel as nucleus.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Syllables are formed to include as many consonants as possible in the onset.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left isolated at the end of a syllable if they can be part of an onset.
- Nasal vowels can sometimes present challenges in syllabification, but function as clear nuclei here.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation do not affect syllabification.
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