recommencement
The word 'recommencement' is divided into five syllables: re-com-men-ce-ment. It's a noun formed from the prefix 're-', the root 'commence-', and the suffix '-ment'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllable division follows the vowel nucleus rule, maximizing onsets, and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
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Restart, beginning again
Restart, beginning again
“Le recommencement du projet est prévu pour lundi.”
“C'est un nouveau recommencement pour lui.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-ment', which is typical in French.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. com — Closed syllable, nasal vowel followed by a consonant.. men — Closed syllable, nasal vowel followed by a consonant.. ce — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. ment — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Maximizing Onsets
Consonants are assigned to the following syllable to create valid onsets.
Avoiding Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left isolated between syllables.
- Nasal vowels /ɔ̃/ and /ɑ̃/ influence syllable weight.
- The 'm' in 'com-' and 'ment' are sonorant consonants and do not strictly end syllables.
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