reblanchissant
The word 'reblanchissant' is divided into four syllables: re-blan-chis-sant. It consists of the prefix 're-', the root 'blanc-', and the suffix '-issant'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows the standard French rule of forming syllables around vowel sounds.
Definitions
- 1
The act of whitening again; becoming whiter.
Whitening, re-whitening
“Le linge reblanchissant au soleil.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable ('sant'). A secondary, weaker stress may be present on the penultimate syllable ('chis').
Syllables
re — Open syllable, initial syllable.. blan — Open syllable, contains a nasal vowel.. chis — Closed syllable, ends with a consonant.. sant — Closed syllable, contains a nasal vowel and ends with a consonant.
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Vowel Sound Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel sound typically constitutes a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are complex or disrupt the flow of pronunciation.
- The 'bl' consonant cluster is common in French and doesn't require separation.
- Nasal vowels do not affect syllabification rules.
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