rétrogressions
The word 'rétrogressions' is divided into four syllables: ré-tro-gres-sions. It consists of the prefix 'rétro-', the root 'gress-', and the suffix '-ions'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant breaks.
Definitions
- 1
A return to a former or less developed state; a relapse.
Regressions
“Les rétrogressions de la mémoire peuvent être un signe de démence.”
“Il a connu des rétrogressions dans son apprentissage.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable ('sions'), which is typical in French.
Syllables
ré — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. tro — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. gres — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. sions — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllable Rule
Syllables begin with a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel are grouped into a syllable.
Final Consonant Rule
Consonants at the end of a word form a syllable with the preceding vowel.
- The nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ in the final syllable requires specific articulation.
- The word's length and the presence of the prefix and suffix contribute to its complexity.
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