regrossissaissaient
Syllables
re-gros-sis-sai-ssaient
Pronunciation
/ʁə.ɡʁɔ.si.sɛ̃t/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
re- + gros- + -issaient
The word 'regrossissaient' is divided into five syllables: re-gros-sis-sai-ssaient. It consists of the prefix 're-', the root 'gros-', and the suffix '-issaient'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-centered rules, maintaining consonant clusters and recognizing nasal vowels.
Definitions
- 1
To become larger again, to thicken (imperfect subjunctive, 3rd person plural).
Were becoming larger, were thickening.
“Les nuages regrossissaient avant l'orage.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-ssaient', typical of French.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. gros — Open syllable, vowel-final.. sis — Open syllable, vowel-final.. sai — Nasal vowel syllable, open.. ssaient — Closed syllable, consonant-final, stressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Centered Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Nasal Vowel Syllabification
Nasal vowels form their own syllable.
- The 'r' sound is uvular in standard French pronunciation, but this doesn't affect syllabification.
- The consonant cluster 'ss' is common and doesn't trigger syllable division.
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