réaccoutumâmes
The word 'réaccoutumâmes' is divided into six syllables (ré-ac-cou-tu-mâ-mes) based on vowel nuclei and maximizing onsets. It's the 1st person plural imperfect indicative of 'réaccoutumer', with stress on the final syllable. The morphemic breakdown reveals Latin roots and French verbal endings.
Definitions
- 1
To become accustomed again; to get used to something once more.
We were getting used to it again / We were re-accustoming ourselves.
“Nous réaccoutumâmes à la vie citadine après avoir vécu à la campagne.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable ('mes'), which is typical for French verbs.
Syllables
ré — Open syllable, onset 'ʁ'. ac — Open syllable. cou — Open syllable. tu — Open syllable. mâ — Open syllable, circumflex affects vowel quality. mes — Closed syllable, coda 'ɛ'
Word Parts
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Vowel Nuclei
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each vowel sound typically constitutes a syllable.
Maximizing Onsets
Consonants are assigned to the onset of the following syllable whenever possible.
- The circumflex on 'â' affects vowel quality but not syllable division.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation do not impact syllable division.
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