reconstitution
Syllables
re-con-sti-tu-tion
Pronunciation
/ʁə.kɔ̃.sti.ty.sjɔ̃/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
re- + constitu- + -tion
The word 'reconstitution' is divided into five syllables: re-con-sti-tu-tion. The stress falls on the third syllable ('sti'). It's a noun formed from a Latin root with the addition of the 're-' prefix and '-tion' suffix. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding breaking consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of reconstituting; the restoration of something to a former state.
Restoration, rebuilding, reconstruction
“La reconstitution du château a pris plusieurs années.”
“Une reconstitution génétique.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sti'). French stress is generally less prominent than in English.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, unstressed.. con — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. sti — Closed syllable, stressed.. tu — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, nasal vowel, suffix.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless complex.
Vowel Groupings
Vowel groupings are generally treated as a single syllable.
Prefix/Suffix Boundaries
Prefixes and suffixes are often separated into distinct syllables.
- French generally avoids hiatus.
- Regional variations may affect the degree of emphasis on the final syllable.
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