imperméabilissent
Syllables
im-per-mé-a-bi-lis-sent
Pronunciation
/im.pɛʁ.me.a.bi.l‿i.zɑ̃/
Stress
0000011
Morphemes
im- + perméabil- + -isent
The word 'imperméabilisent' is divided into seven syllables: im-per-mé-a-bi-lis-sent. It's a verb derived from Latin, with a prefix 'im-', root 'perméabil-', and suffix '-isent'. Stress falls on the final syllable '-sent'. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, maintaining consonant clusters and accounting for liaison.
Definitions
- 1
To make waterproof; to render impermeable.
To waterproof
“Ils imperméabilisent les toits avant l'hiver.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-sent', typical of French.
Syllables
im — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. per — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. mé — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.. bi — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. lis — Open syllable with liaison, vowel sound initiated by preceding consonant.. sent — Nasal closed syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable or involve liaison.
Liaison
Liaison creates a bridge between syllables when a consonant at the end of one word links to a vowel at the beginning of the next.
- The liaison between 'lis' and 'sent' is crucial for accurate syllabification.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation do not affect syllable division.
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