refroiddissements
Syllables
re-froid-dis-se-ments
Pronunciation
/ʁə.fʁwa.dis.sə.mɑ̃/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
re- + froid + -issements
The word 'refroidissements' is divided into five syllables: re-froid-dis-se-ments. It's a noun derived from the verb 'froidir' with the prefix 're-' and the suffix '-issements'. Stress falls on the final syllable, '-ments', following typical French pronunciation rules. Syllabification follows vowel-centered principles, avoiding unnecessary breaks in consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of cooling; the state of being cooled; refrigerations.
Coolings, Refrigerations
“Les refroidissements rapides sont essentiels pour la conservation des aliments.”
“Les refroidissements industriels utilisent des systèmes complexes.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable, '-ments', which is typical for French nouns.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, unstressed.. froid — Open syllable, unstressed.. dis — Closed syllable, unstressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.. ments — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centered Syllables
Each syllable contains a vowel sound, forming the nucleus.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are kept together unless they are easily pronounceable as separate syllables (e.g., 'fr' in 'froid').
Final Syllable Stress
Stress generally falls on the final syllable in French words.
- The '-issements' suffix is a complex morphological unit but is treated as a single syllable due to its functional unity.
- No significant regional variations affect the syllabification of this word.
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