raccoutumaient
The word 'raccoutumaient' is a verb in the imperfect tense, divided into four syllables: rac-cou-tu-maient. It's formed from the prefix 're-', the root 'coutume', and the suffix '-aient'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows rules of onset maximization and vowel grouping.
Definitions
- 1
To accustom again, to re-accustom.
Used to accustom, were accustoming.
“Ils se raccoutumaient à la vie citadine.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-aient', as is typical in French.
Syllables
rac — Open syllable, onset consonant /ʁ/, vowel /a/.. cou — Open syllable, onset consonant /k/, vowel /u/.. tu — Open syllable, onset consonant /t/, vowel /u/.. maient — Closed syllable, onset consonant /m/, diphthong /ɛj/, nasal vowel /ɑ̃/.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Syllables attempt to maximize consonant clusters in the onset.
Vowel Grouping
Vowel clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress typically falls on the final syllable in French.
- The 'cou' sequence could potentially be split, but is less common.
- Liaison possibilities do not affect internal syllabification.
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