outrepassassiez
The word 'outrepassassiez' is divided into five syllables: ou-tre-pas-sas-siez. It's a verb form with a complex morphology derived from Latin roots. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding breaks within consonant clusters.
Definitions
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Imperfect subjunctive of 'outrepasser'.
To exceed, to overstep, to go beyond limits.
“S'ils avaient outrepassé les limites, ils auraient été punis.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-siez', typical for French verbs. There is a slight secondary stress on the penultimate syllable, but it is much weaker.
Syllables
ou — Open syllable, single vowel.. tre — Open syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. pas — Open syllable, consonant followed by a vowel.. sas — Open syllable, consonant followed by a vowel.. siez — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are typically divided after vowels, creating open syllables.
Consonant Cluster-Vowel
Consonant clusters are generally kept together if pronounceable, followed by a vowel to form a new syllable.
- The double 's' in 'sassiez' does not create a syllable break, adhering to the rule against breaking geminate consonants.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of '-iez' (e.g., /sje/) do not affect syllable division.
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