reconstitutions
Syllables
re-con-sti-tu-tions
Pronunciation
/ʁəkɔ̃.sti.ty.sjɔ̃/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
re- + constitu- + -tions
The word 'reconstitutions' is divided into five syllables: re-con-sti-tu-tions. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 're-', the root 'constitu-', and the suffix '-tions'. Syllabification follows French rules of onset maximization and vowel quality.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of rebuilding or restoring something.
Restorations, reconstitutions
“Les reconstitutions historiques sont fascinantes.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable ('tions'), which is typical in French.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, unstressed.. con — Closed syllable, nasal vowel, unstressed.. sti — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tu — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tions — Closed syllable, nasal vowel, stressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Syllables prefer to have an onset (initial consonant).
Vowel Quality
Each vowel nucleus forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up to create pronounceable onsets and codas.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress generally falls on the final syllable in French.
- Consonant clusters require careful consideration.
- Nasal vowels /ɔ̃/ and /jɔ̃/ influence syllable structure.
- Liaison is possible with a following vowel sound.
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