responsabilisent
Syllables
re-spon-sa-bi-li-sent
Pronunciation
/ʁɛ.sɔ̃.sa.bi.li.zɑ̃/
Stress
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Morphemes
re- + spons- + -abil-isent
The word 'responsabilisent' is divided into six syllables: re-spon-sa-bi-li-sent. It's a verb derived from Latin roots, with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
To make someone responsible; to hold someone accountable.
To hold responsible, to make accountable.
“Les parents responsabilisent leurs enfants.”
“Cette nouvelle loi responsabilise davantage les entreprises.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sent'). French stress typically falls on the last syllable unless it's a schwa.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, containing the prefix. Unstressed.. spon — Open syllable, containing the root. Nasal vowel.. sa — Open syllable, part of the root. Unstressed.. bi — Open syllable, part of the suffix '-abil-'. Unstressed.. li — Open syllable, part of the suffix '-abil-'. Unstressed.. sent — Closed syllable, containing the verb ending '-isent'. Primary stress.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are generally open.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to pronounceability.
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are often divided into separate syllables.
Final Consonant
A single final consonant typically closes the syllable.
- Nasal vowels /ɔ̃/ and /ɑ̃/ influence syllable weight.
- The 's' at the end of the word is pronounced, affecting syllabification.
- French stress patterns are generally predictable, but can be influenced by schwa vowels.
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