impressionnables
Syllables
im-pres-sion-na-bles
Pronunciation
/ɛ̃.pʁɛ.sjɔ̃.na.bl(ə)/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
im- + press- + -bles
The word 'impressionnables' is divided into five syllables: im-pres-sion-na-bles. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'na'. The word is morphologically complex, with Latin-derived prefixes and suffixes. Syllabification follows standard French rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Easily influenced or affected; susceptible to impressions.
Impressionable
“Les enfants sont souvent impressionnables.”
“Il est impressionnable et facilement manipulé.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'na'. French adjectives typically have penultimate stress.
Syllables
im — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. pres — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. na — Open syllable, primary stress.. bles — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel, potential schwa reduction.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the beginning of a syllable unless part of a cluster.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable as much as possible.
- The pronunciation of the final 's' in 'bles' can be reduced to a schwa /ə/ in casual speech.
- The 'sion' cluster requires careful handling to avoid creating an illegal syllable structure.
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