enorgueillissiez
Syllables
en-or-gueil-lis-siez
Pronunciation
/ɑ̃.ʁɔ.ɡʁœj.i.sje/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
en- + orgueil- + -lis-sie-ez
The word 'enorgueillissiez' is a conjugated verb form in the imperfect subjunctive. Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding breaks within complex vowel sequences. Stress falls on the final syllable '-siez'. The morphemic breakdown reveals Latin origins for the prefix, root, and suffix.
Definitions
- 1
To make (someone) proud; to fill with pride (imperfect subjunctive, 2nd person plural).
You (plural) were making (someone) proud.
“Vous enorgueillissiez vos enfants avec leurs réussites.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-siez', as is typical in French.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, containing a nasal vowel. The 'n' nasalizes the vowel.. or — Open syllable, containing a rounded vowel and a uvular 'r'. . gueil — Slightly complex syllable with a vowel glide. The 'eu' is a rounded front vowel. The 'ill' is a semi-vowel.. lis — Open syllable, containing a high front vowel.. siez — Closed syllable, containing a high front vowel and the verb ending '-iez'.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are complex.
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are generally separated into syllables.
Final Syllable
The final syllable often includes the verb ending.
- The 'ueill' sequence is treated as a single unit due to the vowel glide.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'r' sound do not affect syllabification.
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