responsabilize
Syllables
re-spon-sa-bi-li-ze
Pronunciation
/ʁɛ.sɔ̃.sa.bi.li.ze/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
re- + spons- + -abil-
The word 'responsabilisez' is a verb in the imperative mood. It is divided into six syllables: re-spon-sa-bi-li-ze. The stress falls on the final syllable. The word is composed of the prefix 're-', the root 'spons-', and the suffixes '-abil-' and '-isez'. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and allows for consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
To make someone responsible; to hold someone accountable.
To hold responsible, to make accountable.
“Responsabilisez vos employés.”
“Il faut responsabiliser les jeunes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable (/ze/). French stress is generally less prominent than in English, but the final syllable is noticeably emphasized.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, unstressed.. spon — Closed syllable, unstressed, contains a nasal vowel.. sa — Open syllable, unstressed.. bi — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. ze — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Final Consonant Rule
A single final consonant typically belongs to the preceding syllable.
- The nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ influences the syllabification.
- The 's' in 'sabil' is not broken off due to its common and easily pronounced nature in French.
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