manutentionnions
The word 'manutentionnions' is a verb divided into five syllables: ma-nu-ten-tion-nions. It's derived from Latin roots and features a nasal vowel in the stressed syllable 'ten'. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding vowel hiatus.
Definitions
- 1
To handle, to manipulate, to move (goods, materials, etc.).
To handle, to manipulate, to move.
“Nous manutentionnions les cartons avec précaution.”
“Les ouvriers manutentionnaient les marchandises.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ten'. French stress is generally weak, but 'ten' is slightly more prominent.
Syllables
ma — Open syllable, containing a single vowel.. nu — Open syllable, containing a nasal vowel.. ten — Open syllable, containing a nasal vowel. Primary stressed syllable.. tion — Closed syllable, containing a nasal vowel and a consonant cluster.. nions — Closed syllable, containing a nasal vowel and a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are complex or create a vowel hiatus.
Nasal Vowels
Nasal vowels form a single syllable unit.
Vowel Hiatus Avoidance
French avoids vowel hiatus, so vowels are grouped into syllables where possible.
- The imperfect indicative ending '-ions' consistently forms a syllable on its own.
- The pronunciation of 'tion' as /sjɔ̃/ is a standard feature of French phonology.
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