insensibilisérèrent
Syllables
in-sen-si-bi-li-sé-rèrent
Pronunciation
/ɛ̃.sɑ̃.si.bi.li.ze.ʁɛ̃/
Stress
0000011
Morphemes
in- + sensibil- + -isèrent
The word 'insensibilisèrent' is divided into seven syllables based on vowel sounds, with the final syllable receiving primary stress. It's a verb form with Latin roots, and its syllabification follows standard French rules of open and closed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
To render insensitive
To make insensible
“Les critiques acerbes l'avaient insensibilisé à toute forme de compliment.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-rent'.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable.. sen — Open syllable.. si — Open syllable.. bi — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. sé — Open syllable, 'é' affects vowel quality.. rèrent — Closed syllable, final syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Ending Syllables
Syllables generally end in vowels, creating open syllables.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters can end syllables, creating closed syllables.
- The 'é' sound affects vowel quality but doesn't alter syllable division.
- Potential regional variations in vowel pronunciation do not impact syllabification.
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