responsabilise
Syllables
re-spon-sa-bi-lise
Pronunciation
/ʁɛ.sɔ̃.sa.bi.liz/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
re- + spons- + -abilise
The word 'responsabilise' is divided into five syllables: re-spon-sa-bi-lise. It's a verb derived from Latin roots, with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster breaks.
Definitions
- 1
To make someone responsible; to hold someone accountable.
To make responsible, to hold accountable
“Le directeur l'a responsabilisé pour ce projet.”
“Il faut responsabiliser les jeunes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('li' in 'lise').
Syllables
re — Open syllable, unstressed, containing the prefix 're-'. spon — Closed syllable, containing the root 'spons-', nasal vowel.. sa — Open syllable, unstressed.. bi — Open syllable, unstressed.. lise — Closed syllable, containing the suffix '-ise', stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Grouping
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open and closed syllables.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
French avoids breaking consonant clusters unless they are complex.
Penultimate Stress
French generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
- The 's' between vowels is always pronounced.
- The prefix 're-' is always a separate syllable.
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