lockouteraient
The word 'lock-outeraient' is a verb in the conditional present tense. Syllabification follows French rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters. Stress falls on the final syllable '-raient'. The word is a combination of English and French morphemes.
Definitions
- 1
To lock out (a group of people), would lock out.
Would lock out
“Ils lock-outeraient les manifestants.”
“Si la situation s'aggravait, ils lock-outeraient les employés.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the final syllable '-raient', as is typical in French.
Syllables
lock — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Initial syllable.. ou — Open syllable, containing a vowel. Vowel 'ou' is pronounced as /u/.. te — Open syllable, containing a consonant and a vowel. The 'r' is pronounced as a uvular fricative.. raient — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a nasal consonant. Final syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open syllables where possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are complex and disrupt pronunciation.
Final Syllable Stress
French typically stresses the final syllable of a rhythmic group.
- Adaptation of English 'lock' into French phonology.
- Potential for slight variation due to the word being a relatively recent borrowing.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in French
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.
- outside
- orientatrice
- vandalisera
- sufisamment
- abjures
- abjurez
- abjurer
- abjurée
- abjurât
- abjuras
- abjurai
- abjecte
- abjects
- abîmiez
- abîmons
- abîmées
- abîment
- abîmera
- abîmant
- abîmais