reconstruction
The word 'reconstruction' is divided into four syllables: re-con-struc-tion. The stress falls on 'struc'. It's a noun formed from a prefix, root, and suffix of Latin origin. Syllabification follows French rules of maximizing vowel-consonant pairings and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
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The action or process of rebuilding something from fragmentary evidence.
reconstruction
“La reconstruction de la ville a pris des années.”
“Une reconstruction historique.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('struc'). French stress is generally less prominent than in English, but 'struc' is slightly more emphasized.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, unstressed.. con — Open syllable, unstressed, nasal vowel.. struc — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. tion — Open syllable, unstressed, nasal vowel.
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally broken up to create syllables around vowel sounds.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone at the end of a syllable if they can be paired with a following vowel.
- Uvular 'r' sound in French.
- Presence of nasal vowels /ɔ̃/ and /sjɔ̃/.
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