réinvestissons
Syllables
ré-in-ves-tis-sons
Pronunciation
/ʁe.ɛ̃.vɛ.sti.sɔ̃/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
ré- + invest- + -issons
The word 'réinvestissons' is syllabified as 'ré-in-ves-tis-sons' following French rules prioritizing open syllables and separating consonant clusters. It's a verb meaning 'we reinvest,' composed of the prefix 'ré-', root 'invest-', and suffix '-issons.' Stress falls on the final syllable.
Definitions
- 1
To reinvest; to put money or resources back into something.
We reinvest.
“Nous devons réinvestissons dans l'éducation.”
“Ils réinvestissons leurs bénéfices dans l'entreprise.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable ('sons'), which is typical for French verbs. The stress is relatively weak compared to languages like English.
Syllables
ré — Open syllable, stressed (weakly) as it's the first syllable.. in — Open syllable, contains a nasal vowel.. ves — Closed syllable, contains a vowel and consonant cluster.. tis — Open syllable, contains a vowel and consonant.. sons — Closed syllable, contains a nasal vowel and consonant cluster, primary stress.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
French favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken up to create syllables.
Vowel Groups
Vowel groups are separated into distinct syllables.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are often treated as separate syllables.
- The 'ré-' prefix is always a separate syllable.
- The '-issons' ending is a complex suffix that is syllabified based on its vowel sounds.
- Nasal vowels influence syllable structure.
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