remueméninges
The word 'remue-méninges' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: re-mue-mé-nin-ges. The stress falls on the 'mé' syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'remue-' (to stir) and the root 'méning-' (brain). Syllabification follows vowel-based rules and respects the hyphenated structure.
Definitions
- 1
A session of group brainstorming, a vigorous mental effort to find solutions.
Brainstorming
“Nous avons organisé un remue-méninges pour trouver de nouvelles idées.”
“Le remue-méninges a été très productif.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'mé' syllable of 'méninges'. Secondary stress on 'mue'. The final syllable 'ges' receives a slight emphasis.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel-initial.. mue — Open syllable, contains a semi-vowel.. mé — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. nin — Closed syllable, contains a nasal vowel.. ges — Closed syllable, final syllable, contains a nasal vowel.
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 are complex.
Hyphenated Compounds
Hyphens indicate a clear syllable break.
- The liaison between 'remue' and 'méninges' is a common phonetic phenomenon.
- The nasal vowel /ɛ̃/ requires careful pronunciation.
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