renouvellement
The word 'renouvellement' is divided into five syllables: re-nou-vel-le-ment. It consists of the prefix 're-', the root 'nouvel-', and the suffix '-ement'. Stress falls on the final syllable '-ment'. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant breaks.
Definitions
- 1
The act of renewing, making new again, or refreshing.
Renewal
“Le renouvellement des membres du conseil d'administration.”
“Ce projet est un renouvellement de nos engagements.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-ment', which is typical for French nouns.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, vowel sound.. nou — Open syllable, vowel sound.. vel — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. le — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ment — Closed syllable, nasal vowel, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables typically begin with a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are complex.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress falls on the final syllable in French.
- The 're-' prefix is a common element in French.
- The '-ment' suffix is a highly productive nominalizing suffix.
- Liaison is possible between 'renouvellement' and a following vowel sound.
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