intervertissant
Syllables
in-ter-vert-is-sant
Pronunciation
/ɛ̃.tɛʁ.vɛʁ.ti.sɑ̃/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
inter- + vert- + -issant
The word 'intervertissant' is divided into five syllables: in-ter-vert-is-sant. It's a present participle formed from the verb 'intervertir' with a Latin root. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding single-consonant onsets.
Definitions
- 1
Present participle of 'intervertir'. Meaning 'reversing', 'switching', or 'interchanging'.
Reversing, switching, interchanging
“Un processus intervertissant les rôles.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-vert-'). French stress is generally on the last syllable of a phrase or group, but in longer words, it tends to fall on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, nasal vowel. ter — Closed syllable. vert — Closed syllable. is — Open syllable. sant — Closed syllable, nasal vowel
Word Parts
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Vowel-initial Syllable
Syllables starting with a vowel are separated.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are complex.
Avoid Single-Consonant Onset
French avoids starting a syllable with a single consonant if possible.
- The pronunciation of 'r' as a uvular fricative is a characteristic of standard French.
- The nasal vowels /ɛ̃/ and /ɑ̃/ require careful attention to pronunciation.
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