responsabilisas
Syllables
re-spon-sa-bi-li-sas
Pronunciation
/ʁɛ.sɔ̃.sa.bi.li.za/
Stress
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Morphemes
re- + spons- + -abilisas
The word 'responsabilisas' is syllabified as 're-spon-sa-bi-li-sas', with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's a verb derived from Latin roots, meaning 'to make responsible'. Syllable division follows vowel-based rules and handles consonant clusters appropriately.
Definitions
- 1
To make someone responsible; to assign responsibility to someone.
To hold accountable, to empower with responsibility.
“On le responsabilisa de la gestion du projet.”
“Il faut responsabiliser les jeunes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sas'). French stress is generally on the final syllable of a phrase, but within a word, it tends to fall on the penultimate syllable if the final syllable is light.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, unstressed.. spon — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sa — Open syllable, unstressed.. bi — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. sas — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
re-
Latin origin, meaning 'again, back, thoroughly'. Verbal prefix.
spons-
Latin *sponsus* (past participle of *spondere* 'to pledge, promise'). Core meaning of responsibility.
-abilisas
Combination of Latin *-abilis* ('able to be') and French verb ending *-as*. Indicates capability and verb conjugation.
Similar Words
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are complex.
Penultimate Stress
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in French words, especially when the final syllable is light.
- The word is a complex verb conjugation.
- The 're-' prefix is always a separate syllable.
- The 'abil' sequence is treated as a single unit due to its common occurrence.
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