quintuplassions
Syllables
quin-tu-plas-sions
Pronunciation
/kɛ̃.ty.plɑ.sjɔ̃/
Stress
0001
Morphemes
quin- + tupl- + -assions
The word 'quintuplassions' is divided into four syllables: quin-tu-plas-sions. It's a verb form derived from Latin roots, with stress on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and maintains consonant clusters. It means 'to quintuple'.
Definitions
- 1
To quintuple; to multiply by five.
To quintuple
“Nous quintuplassions nos efforts pour réussir.”
“S'ils quintuplassaient leur production, ils domineraient le marché.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the final syllable ('sions'). French stress is generally less pronounced than in English.
Syllables
quin — Open syllable, containing a nasal vowel.. tu — Open syllable, containing a high front rounded vowel.. plas — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster and a low back vowel.. sions — Closed syllable, containing a palatal consonant and a nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating distinct phonetic units.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are difficult to pronounce.
Final Syllable Stress
The final syllable often receives primary stress in French words, particularly verbs.
- Nasal vowels do not affect syllabification.
- The 'ass' sequence is treated as a single morpheme.
- Liaison possibilities exist but do not alter the core syllabification.
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