reprouveraient
The word 'reprouveraient' is divided into four syllables: re-prou-ve-raient. It's a verb form with a prefix 're-', root 'prouv-', and conditional suffix '-eraient'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules and avoids breaking consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
To be disapproving of, to be failing (someone), to be likely to fail.
Would disapprove, would fail.
“Ils reprouveraient son comportement.”
“Les élèves reprouveraient l'examen si ils ne travaillaient pas.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-raient', typical of French pronunciation.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, initial syllable.. prou — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. ve — Open syllable, short vowel sound.. raient — Closed syllable, nasal vowel, final syllable with stress.
Word Parts
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Vowel-centric Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel (or diphthong) typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are complex and difficult to pronounce.
- Liaison possibilities with following words.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation.
- Nasal vowel articulation variations.
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