respectivement
The word 'respectivement' is divided into five syllables: res-pec-ti-ve-ment. It's an adverb derived from Latin roots, with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows French rules of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants, with the nasal vowel forming its own syllable.
Definitions
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In the order named; in the same order as the items previously mentioned.
Respectively
“Jean et Marie sont venus, respectivement de Paris et de Lyon.”
“Les trois premiers prix ont été attribués à Pierre, Paul et Jacques, respectivement en or, en argent et en bronze.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ve').
Syllables
res — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. pec — Closed syllable, onset consonant.. ti — Closed syllable, onset consonant.. ve — Open syllable, onset consonant.. ment — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
French prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left as the sole onset of a syllable.
Vowel Grouping
Vowel clusters are often broken into separate syllables.
Nasal Vowel Syllabification
Nasal vowels typically form their own syllable.
- The length of the word and consonant clusters require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The silent 'e' at the end does not affect syllable division.
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