perquisisjonnèrent
Syllables
per-qui-si-sjon-nè-rent
Pronunciation
/pɛʁ.ki.zi.sjɔ̃.nɛʁ(ə̃)/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
per- + quisition- + -nèrent
The word 'perquisitionnèrent' is divided into six syllables based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. It's a verb in the passé simple, 3rd person plural, derived from Latin roots. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel-centered syllables.
Definitions
- 1
To search thoroughly, to investigate.
To search/investigate
“Les policiers perquisitionnèrent la maison à la recherche de preuves.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable ('rent'), which is typical for French.
Syllables
per — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. qui — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. si — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. sjon — Closed syllable with nasal vowel.. nè — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. rent — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel-Centered Syllables
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Consonants are assigned to the adjacent syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are complex or disrupt the natural flow of pronunciation.
- The pronunciation of the final 'r' can vary regionally.
- Geminate consonants (double 'n') are not broken up into separate syllables.
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