proverbialiser
Syllables
pro-ver-bi-a-li-ser
Pronunciation
/pʁɔ.vɛʁ.bjal.i.ze/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
pro- + verb- + -ial-
The word 'proverbialiser' is divided into six open syllables: pro-ver-bi-a-li-ser. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a verb formed from a Latin root with French suffixes, meaning 'to proverbialize'.
Definitions
- 1
To make proverbial; to turn into a proverb; to become widely known as an example.
To proverbialize
“Cette histoire est devenue proverbiale.”
“Il a réussi à proverbialiser son nom.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ser').
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, no stress.. ver — Open syllable, no stress.. bi — Open syllable, no stress.. a — Open syllable, no stress.. li — Open syllable, no stress.. ser — Open syllable, primary stress.
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Open Syllable Rule
French syllables generally end in a vowel sound. Consonants are followed by vowels to create open syllables.
- French syllabification avoids consonant clusters at the end of syllables unless permitted.
- Pronunciation is relatively standard across France with minor regional variations.
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