responsabiliser
Syllables
re-spon-sa-bi-li-ser
Pronunciation
/ʁɛ.sɔ̃.sa.bi.li.ze/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
re- + spons- + -abiliser
The word 'responsabiliser' is divided into six syllables: re-spon-sa-bi-li-ser. It is a verb derived from Latin roots, with stress on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
To make someone responsible; to assign responsibility to someone.
To make responsible, to hold accountable.
“Le directeur a été responsabilisé de la gestion du projet.”
“Il faut responsabiliser les jeunes.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable, as is typical in French.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, initial vowel.. spon — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. sa — Open syllable, initial vowel.. bi — Open syllable, initial vowel.. li — Open syllable, initial vowel.. ser — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
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Avoid Stranded Consonants
Avoid leaving consonants without a vowel to attach to.
Vowel Onset
Syllables generally begin with a vowel.
- The 'sp' cluster is a common initial consonant cluster in French.
- Nasal vowel pronunciation does not affect syllable division.
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