repoussassions
The word 'repoussassions' is a complex verb form syllabified into 're-pous-sas-sions'. It's composed of the prefix 're-', the root 'pouss-', and the suffixes '-ass-' and '-ions'. Stress falls on the final syllable '-sions'. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and maintains consonant clusters.
Definitions
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First-person plural imperfect subjunctive of 'repousser'.
we were pushing back, we would repel
“Si nous pouvions, nous repoussassions l'ennemi.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-sions', which is typical for French.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, unstressed.. pous — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sas — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sions — Nasal syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open or closed syllables.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they can be naturally separated by pronunciation.
Final Syllable Stress
French typically stresses the final syllable of a phrase or breath group.
- The imperfect subjunctive formation results in a complex word structure.
- The 'ss' cluster is treated as a single sound within the syllable.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may affect vowel quality but not syllabification.
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