imperméabilizeʁɑ̃
Syllables
im-per-mé-a-bi-li-ze-ʁɑ̃
Pronunciation
/im.pɛʁ.me.a.bi.li.ze.ʁɑ̃/
Stress
00000001
Morphemes
im- + perméabil- + -iser-ent
The word 'imperméabilisèrent' is divided into eight syllables based on vowel sounds, following French syllabification rules. It consists of a Latin-derived prefix 'im-', a root 'perméabil-', and a French verb-forming suffix '-iser-ent'. The primary stress falls on the final syllable, though it is relatively weak. Syllabification is consistent with similar words sharing the same root.
Definitions
- 1
To render impermeable; to waterproof.
To waterproof
“Ils imperméabilisèrent le toit avant l'hiver.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-ʁɑ̃', though it is relatively weak in French verb forms. Stress is generally less pronounced than in English.
Syllables
im — Open syllable, initial syllable.. per — Open syllable.. mé — Open syllable, contains a closed mid-front vowel.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.. bi — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. ze — Open syllable.. ʁɑ̃ — Nasal vowel syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centered Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel generally constitutes a syllable nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are not broken unless they are difficult to pronounce together in French.
Nasal Vowel Syllabification
Nasal vowels form their own syllable.
- The consonant cluster 'rm' is not broken.
- The 'é' sound is a closed mid-front vowel /e/.
- Stress is relatively weak and evenly distributed in French verb forms.
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