recueillissent
Syllables
re-cueil-lis-sent
Pronunciation
/ʁə.kɥɛj.lis/ or /ʁə.kœj.lis/
Stress
0001
Morphemes
re- + cueil- + -issent
The word 'recueillissent' is a verb form divided into four syllables: re-cueil-lis-sent. It follows standard French syllabification rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and final syllable stress. The morphemic breakdown reveals a Latin-derived structure with a prefix, root, and suffix. Regional pronunciation variations exist for the 'eu' sound.
Definitions
- 1
To gather, collect, pick up.
They gather/collect.
“Ils recueillissent les fruits du jardin.”
“Les bénévoles recueillissent des fonds pour la recherche.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the final syllable '-sent'. French typically stresses the last syllable of a word or phrase.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, unstressed.. cueil — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong. The 'eu' sound is pronounced /œ/ or /ø/ depending on the region.. lis — Closed syllable, contains the /i/ vowel. The 'll' is pronounced as /j/ before a vowel.. sent — Closed syllable, nasal vowel, primary stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open, such as 're-'
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are complex, such as 'cueil-'
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are often divided into separate syllables, such as '-lis-'
Final Syllable Stress
Stress typically falls on the final syllable in French.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'eu' (/œ/ vs. /ø/).
- Potential for liaison between 'lis' and a following vowel.
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