rassemblements
The French noun 'rassemblements' (gatherings) is syllabified as ras-sem-ble-ments, with stress on 'ble'. It comprises the prefix 're-', root 'semble-', and suffix '-ments'. Syllabification prioritizes maximizing onsets and respecting common consonant clusters.
Definitions
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Gatherings, assemblies, collections
Gatherings, assemblies
“Les rassemblements publics sont réglementés.”
“Il y a eu de nombreux rassemblements de protestation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ble').
Syllables
ras — Open syllable with onset 'r' and vowel 'a'. sem — Closed syllable with onset 's' and nasal vowel 'ɑ̃'. ble — Closed syllable with consonant cluster 'bl' as onset. ments — Closed syllable with onset 'm' and nasal vowel 'ɑ̃'
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
French prefers to create syllables with onsets (consonant sounds before the vowel) whenever possible.
Vowel Grouping
Vowel groups are generally separated into distinct syllables.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are often maintained as onsets if they are common in the language.
- Nasal vowels /ɑ̃/ and /ɔ̃/ affect syllable weight and pronunciation.
- The 'bl' cluster is a common onset and doesn't require separation.
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