rabougrisɑ̃mɑ̃
Syllables
ra-bou-gri-sɑ̃-mɑ̃
Pronunciation
/ʁabu.ɡʁi.sɑ̃.mɑ̃/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
ra- + bougr- + -issements
The word 'rabougrissements' is divided into five syllables: ra-bou-gri-sɑ̃-mɑ̃. It consists of a prefix 'ra-', a root 'bougr-', and a suffix '-issements'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows the rules of vowel nuclei, consonant clusters, and nasal vowels.
Definitions
- 1
Grumblings, resentments, complaints.
Grumblings, resentments
“Les rabougrissements de l'équipe étaient constants.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-ments', as is typical in French. Syllables 1-4 are unstressed.
Syllables
ra — Open syllable, initial syllable.. bou — Open syllable, containing a rounded vowel.. gri — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.. sɑ̃ — Nasal vowel syllable, closed.. mɑ̃ — Nasal vowel syllable, closed, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel typically forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained unless they are unpronounceable as a unit.
Nasal Vowel Rule
Nasal vowels (/ɑ̃/, /ɔ̃/, /ɛ̃/, /œ̃/) form their own syllables.
- The 'gr' cluster is a common and stable unit in French and is not broken.
- Nasal vowels are treated as single vowel sounds forming their own syllables.
- French stress is generally on the final syllable.
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