remaquillaient
The word 'remaquillaient' is divided into five syllables: re-ma-qui-llai-ent. It consists of the prefix 're-', the root 'maquill-', and the suffix '-aient'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based division rules, considering consonant clusters and prefix/suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
To reapply makeup; to touch up makeup.
Were making up, were touching up (makeup)
“Elles se remaquillaient avant la soirée.”
“Les actrices se remaquillaient constamment pendant le tournage.”
ant:démaquiller
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-ent' as is typical in French.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, unstressed.. ma — Open syllable, unstressed.. qui — Open syllable, unstressed.. llai — Closed syllable with nasal vowel, unstressed.. ent — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are kept together unless they can be naturally separated by a vowel sound.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are generally treated as separate syllables if they contain a vowel sound.
- The 'qu' digraph is treated as a single consonant sound.
- The nasal vowel /ɛ̃/ requires careful consideration when determining syllable boundaries.
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