réintroduisent
Syllables
ré-in-tro-duis-ent
Pronunciation
/ʁe.z‿ɛ̃.tʁo.dɥi.zɑ̃/
Stress
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Morphemes
ré + introduc + ent
The word 'réintroduisent' is divided into five syllables: ré-in-tro-duis-ent. It consists of the prefix 'ré-', the root 'introduc-', and the suffix '-ent'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('duis'). Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding stranded consonants, with consideration for liaison.
Definitions
- 1
To introduce again; to reintroduce.
To reintroduce
“Ils réintroduisent des espèces menacées.”
“Le gouvernement réintroduit cette loi.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('duis'). French stress is generally less prominent than in English.
Syllables
ré — Open syllable, containing the prefix. Relatively unstressed.. in — Open syllable, part of the root. Liaison with the previous syllable.. tro — Open syllable, part of the root. Contains a consonant cluster.. duis — Open syllable, part of the root. Primary stressed syllable.. sent — Closed syllable, containing the verb ending. Nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open, as seen in 'ré', 'in', 'tro', and 'duis'.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to pronounceability, favoring vowel-initial syllables, as in 'tro'.
Liaison
Liaison between 'ré-' and 'introduisent' creates a single phonetic unit, but the syllabification maintains the orthographic separation.
Vowel Groupings
Vowel groupings are generally separated into distinct syllables, as in 'duis'.
- The pronunciation of 'r' can vary regionally, but does not affect syllabification.
- Liaison is a crucial element of French phonology and impacts the perceived syllable count.
- The nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ in 'sent' is a characteristic feature of French.
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