rebondissaient
The word 'rebondissaient' is divided into five syllables: re-bon-dis-sai-ent. It consists of the prefix 're-', the root 'bond-', and the suffix '-issaient'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, avoiding breaks within consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
to bounce back, to rebound
they were bouncing back
“Les balles rebondissaient sur le sol.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-ent' in French.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, initial syllable.. bon — Closed syllable with nasal vowel.. dis — Open syllable.. sai — Closed syllable with nasal vowel.. ent — Closed syllable with nasal vowel, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally not broken unless they are complex and difficult to pronounce.
Nasal Vowel Syllabification
Nasal vowels create closed syllables when followed by a consonant.
- The 'ss' cluster does not cause a syllable break.
- Nasal vowel pronunciation can have slight regional variations, but doesn't affect syllabification.
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