engargoussaient
The word 'engargoussaient' is divided into four syllables: en-gar-gous-saient. It's a verb in the 3rd person plural imperfect indicative, formed from the prefix 'en-', the root 'gar-', and the suffix '-goussaient'. Syllabification follows standard French rules of onset maximization and vowel-based division. Stress is weak and falls on the final syllable.
Definitions
- 1
To gorge, to stuff oneself, to overeat.
To gorge, to stuff oneself.
“Ils s'engargoussaient de gâteaux à chaque fête.”
Stress pattern
Stress is relatively weak and distributed, but slightly more prominent on the final syllable '-saient'.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, containing a nasal vowel.. gar — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster /ʁ/.. gous — Open syllable, containing a vowel.. saient — Closed syllable, containing a nasal vowel and a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Syllables are formed to begin with a consonant whenever possible.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless part of a cluster.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are divided around vowel nuclei.
- Nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ does not affect syllabification.
- Regional variations in /ʁ/ articulation do not impact syllable division.
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