rechasseraient
The word 'rechasseraient' is divided into four syllables: re-chas-se-raient. It consists of the prefix 're-', the root 'chass-', and the conditional suffix '-eraient'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows rules of onset maximization and vowel cluster treatment.
Definitions
- 1
To be chasing away, to be repelling (hypothetically).
They would chase away / They would repel.
“Ils rechasseraient les intrus.”
“Si elle le pouvait, elle rechasseraient ses problèmes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable 'raient', as is typical in French.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, containing the prefix.. chas — Closed syllable, containing the root.. se — Open syllable, transitional.. raient — Closed syllable, containing the conditional suffix and primary stress.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonants are assigned to the following vowel to create a valid onset.
Vowel Cluster Rule
Vowel clusters are generally treated as a single syllable.
Final Syllable Rule
The final syllable often contains the stress and any suffixes.
- The 'r' sound in French can have regional variations, but this doesn't affect syllabification.
- French syllabification avoids leaving a consonant as the sole onset of a syllable.
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