regrettablement
Syllables
re-gret-ta-ble-ment
Pronunciation
/ʁə.ɡʁɛ.ta.blə.mɑ̃/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
re- + gret- + -tablement
The adverb 'regrettablement' is syllabified as re-gret-ta-ble-ment, with stress on the final syllable. It's composed of the prefix 're-', the root 'gret-', and the suffixes '-table' and '-ment'. Syllabification adheres to French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding consonant cluster splits.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner filled with regret; regrettably.
Regrettably
“Il a agi regrettablement.”
“Elle a regrettablement perdu son emploi.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable, '-ment', which is typical for French adverbs.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, unstressed.. gret — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ta — Open syllable, unstressed.. ble — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ment — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centered Syllables
Each syllable generally contains a vowel sound.
Avoid Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are complex.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress typically falls on the final syllable in French.
- The pronunciation of the 'r' sound can vary regionally.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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