ensorcellements
Syllables
en-sor-cel-le-ments
Pronunciation
/ɑ̃.sɔʁ.sɛl.mɑ̃/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
en- + sorc- + -ellements
The word 'ensorcellements' is divided into five syllables: en-sor-cel-le-ments. It's a noun derived from Latin roots, with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus and maximizing onsets rules, with considerations for nasal vowels and potential liaison in connected speech.
Definitions
- 1
The act of enchanting, bewitching, or casting a spell.
Enchantments, bewitchments, spells.
“Les ensorcellements de la forêt étaient redoutés.”
“Elle était experte dans les ensorcellements anciens.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ments').
Syllables
en — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. sor — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. cel — Closed syllable, consonant at the end.. le — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. ments — Closed syllable, nasal vowel nucleus.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Maximizing Onsets Rule
Consonants are generally assigned to the following syllable to create a maximal onset.
- Nasal vowels can influence perceived syllable boundaries.
- Elision and liaison can alter syllable boundaries in connected speech, but not in orthographic division.
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