propulsassions
The word 'propulsassions' is divided into four syllables: pro-pul-sas-sions. Stress falls on the final syllable. The syllabification follows standard French rules, maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. The word is a noun derived from Latin roots, meaning 'propulsions'.
Definitions
- 1
Actions of propelling, propulsions.
Propulsions
“Les propulsassions du moteur étaient puissantes.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable ('sions') in standard French.
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pul — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. sas — Open syllable.. sions — Closed syllable, containing a nasal vowel and consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Syllables are formed to include as many consonants as possible at the beginning of the syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel Hiatus
Vowel sequences are generally separated into different syllables.
- The 'ls' sequence is handled as part of the 'pul-' syllable.
- The nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ does not present a syllabification challenge.
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