ragailardissent
Syllables
ra-gai-lar-dis-sent
Pronunciation
/ʁa.ɡa.ʁi.dis.sɑ̃/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
re- + gai- + -ardir/-issent
The verb 'ragaillardissent' is divided into five syllables: ra-gai-lar-dis-sent, with stress on 'dis'. It's morphologically complex, built from a prefix, root, and suffixes. Syllabification follows standard French rules, maximizing onsets and avoiding hiatus.
Definitions
- 1
To cheer up, enliven, or invigorate (someone).
To cheer up, invigorate, embolden.
“Les bonnes nouvelles les ragaillardirent.”
“Il espérait que cette nouvelle ragaillardirait son équipe.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable, 'dis'.
Syllables
ra — Open syllable, initial consonant followed by vowel.. gai — Open syllable, consonant followed by diphthong.. lar — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. dis — Closed syllable, consonant followed by vowel, primary stress.. sent — Closed syllable, consonant followed by nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
French syllabification prioritizes creating syllables with consonant onsets.
Avoid Hiatus
Vowel hiatus is avoided by creating diphthongs or adding glides.
Syllable Weight
Syllable weight (open vs. closed) influences stress placement.
- The nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ in 'sent' does not affect syllabification.
- The uvular 'r' sound is a common feature of standard French pronunciation.
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