machicotèraient
The word 'machicoteraient' is divided into five syllables: ma-chi-co-tè-raient. It's a verb in the conditional tense, with stress on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding isolated consonants.
Definitions
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They would nibble/fuss over.
They would nibble/fuss over.
“Ils machicoteraient leurs légumes si on ne les surveillait pas.”
“Les enfants machicoteraient le gâteau au lieu de le manger proprement.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-raient' as is typical in French.
Syllables
ma — Open syllable, initial syllable.. chi — Open syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. co — Open syllable.. tè — Open syllable.. raient — Open, stressed syllable, conditional ending.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus
Each vowel sound forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally grouped with the following vowel.
Avoid Single Consonant Syllables
French avoids syllables consisting of only a consonant.
- The word is a conjugated verb form, which dictates the stress pattern. No significant exceptions to syllabification rules apply.
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