remaquilleraient
Syllables
re-ma-qui-lle-raient
Pronunciation
/ʁə.ma.ki.lɛ.ʁɛ̃/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
re + maquiller + aient
The French verb 'remaquilleraient' (they would make up again) is divided into five syllables: re-ma-qui-lle-raient, with primary stress on 'lle'. It's formed from the prefix 're-', root 'maquiller', and suffix '-aient'. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules.
Definitions
- 1
To reapply makeup; to make up again.
They would make up (again).
“Elles remaquilleraient leurs lèvres avant la soirée.”
“Si elles avaient le temps, elles remaquilleraient leurs yeux.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lle'). French stress is generally on the final syllable of a phrase, but within words, it often falls on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, unstressed.. ma — Open syllable, unstressed.. qui — Open syllable, unstressed.. lle — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. raient — Closed syllable, unstressed, contains nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are separated into distinct syllables.
- The 'll' sequence is pronounced as a single palatal lateral /ʎ/ but doesn't affect syllabification.
- The nasal vowel /ɛ̃/ in the final syllable is a characteristic feature of French phonology.
- The uvular 'r' sound is common in standard French.
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