rengraissèrent
The word 'rengraissèrent' is divided into four syllables: ren-grais-sè-rent. It consists of the prefix 're-', the root 'graiss-', and the suffix '-èrent'. The stress is on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules, respecting vowel sounds and morpheme boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
To fatten again; to re-fatten.
To fatten again
“Les éleveurs rengraissèrent le bétail avant la vente.”
Stress pattern
Stress is relatively weak in French, but the final syllable '-rent' receives a slight emphasis.
Syllables
ren — Open syllable with a nasal vowel.. grais — Closed syllable with a vowel and consonant cluster.. sè — Open syllable with a vowel.. rent — Closed syllable with a nasal vowel and consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable.
Avoid Single Intervocalic Consonant Rule
French avoids leaving a single consonant between two vowels.
Morpheme Boundary Rule
Syllable division often respects morpheme boundaries.
- Nasal vowels require careful consideration.
- The past historic tense ending '-èrent' is consistently syllabified.
- The uvular 'r' sound can influence vowel pronunciation.
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