reconsidéraient
Syllables
re-con-si-dé-ra-ient
Pronunciation
/ʁə.kɔ̃.si.de.ʁa.jɛ̃/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
re- + considér + -aient
The word 'reconsidéraient' is divided into six syllables: re-con-si-dé-ra-ient. It's a verb in the imperfect tense, third-person plural, formed from the prefix 're-', the root 'considér', and the suffix '-aient'. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ra'). Syllabification follows vowel-centered rules, with nasal vowels forming their own syllables.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ra'). French stress is generally less prominent than in English.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, initial syllable.. con — Nasal vowel syllable.. si — Open syllable.. dé — Open syllable.. ra — Open, stressed syllable.. ient — Nasal vowel syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-Centered Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel sound typically constitutes a syllable.
Nasal Vowel Syllabification
Nasal vowels (/ɔ̃/, /ɛ̃/, /ɑ̃/, /œ̃/) form their own syllables.
Avoidance of Complex Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally not broken unless they are particularly complex.
- The uvular 'r' pronunciation does not affect syllabification.
- The silent 'ent' ending does not affect syllabification.
- French stress is less prominent than in English and falls on the last syllable of a phrase or breath group, but within a word, it's often on the penultimate syllable.
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