réexportassent
The word 'réexportassent' is divided into five syllables: ré-ex-por-tas-sent. It consists of the prefix 'ré-', the root 'export-', and the suffix '-assent'. The stress falls on the final syllable '-sent'. Syllabification follows vowel-centered rules, avoiding breaking consonant clusters. It's the 3rd person plural imperfect indicative of 'réexporter', meaning 'they were re-exporting'.
Definitions
- 1
They were re-exporting.
They were re-exporting.
“Les entreprises réexportassent des produits manufacturés.”
“Ils réexportassent les marchandises vers d'autres pays.”
ant:Importer
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the final syllable '-sent', following the general French stress pattern.
Syllables
ré — Open syllable, containing the prefix and a vowel. Stressed level 0.. ex — Open syllable, part of the root. Stressed level 0.. por — Closed syllable, part of the root. Contains a consonant cluster 'rs'. Stressed level 0.. tas — Open syllable, part of the suffix. Stressed level 0.. sent — Closed syllable, containing the imperfect ending. Primary stressed syllable (level 1).
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centered Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound. This is the primary rule guiding syllable division in French.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept intact unless they are complex and include a sonorant consonant, which is not the case here.
Final Syllable Stress
French typically stresses the final syllable of a phrase or breath group, influencing the perceived prominence of the last syllable.
- The 'rs' cluster could be briefly separated by some speakers, but it's generally treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- Liaison in connected speech might affect the perceived boundaries between syllables.
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