rajeunissaient
The word 'rajeunissaient' is divided into four syllables: ra-jeu-nis-saient. It's a verb form derived from 'rajeunir' with the prefix 're-', root 'jeun-', and the imperfect conjugation '-issaient'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules of maximizing onsets and separating vowels.
Definitions
- 1
To be becoming younger; to rejuvenate.
were rejuvenating
“Ils rajeunissaient à vue d'œil.”
ant:vieillir
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable, '-saient', as is typical in French.
Syllables
ra — Open syllable, initial syllable.. jeu — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. nis — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. saient — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
French favors syllables with consonant onsets.
Vowel Separation
Vowels are generally separated into different syllables.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable.
- The imperfect tense ending '-issaient' is a common pattern.
- Nasal vowel /ɛ̃/ does not affect syllable division.
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