répartɛsjẽ
The word 'répartissaient' is a verb form divided into four syllables: ré-par-tɛ-sjẽ. It follows standard French syllabification rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters. Stress falls on the final syllable. The word is composed of the prefix 're-', the root 'part-', and the suffix '-issaient'.
Definitions
- 1
To distribute, to share out, to apportion.
Were distributing, were sharing out.
“Ils répartissaient les cartes équitablement.”
“Nous répartissions le travail entre nous.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-aient' (sjẽ), which is typical for French.
Syllables
ré — Open syllable, vowel-initial. par — Closed syllable, consonant-final. tɛ — Open syllable. sjẽ — Nasal syllable, closed
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllable Rule
Syllables begin with a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Nasal Vowel Rule
Nasal vowels form a single syllable.
- The pronunciation of the final '-aient' can be reduced in rapid speech.
- Liaison is possible if the following word begins with a vowel.
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