refroidisseurs
The word 'refroidisseurs' is divided into four syllables: re-froid-is-seurs. It consists of the prefix 're-', the root 'froid-', and the suffix '-isseur-s'. Stress falls on the final syllable '-seurs'. The syllabification follows standard French rules based on vowel sounds and consonant cluster handling.
Definitions
- 1
Devices used to cool or refrigerate.
Coolers, refrigerators
“Les refroidisseurs industriels sont essentiels pour conserver les aliments.”
“Il a acheté de nouveaux refroidisseurs pour son ordinateur.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-seurs', as is typical in French.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, unstressed, containing a schwa vowel.. froid — Open syllable, containing a diphthong and a voiced uvular fricative.. is — Closed syllable, containing a high front vowel.. seurs — Closed syllable, containing a rounded vowel and a voiced uvular fricative, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open or closed syllables.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are complex.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress typically falls on the final syllable in French words.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated into distinct syllables.
- The 'oi' diphthong can have slight regional pronunciation variations.
- The 'rs' cluster is permissible within a syllable in French.
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