ressortissions
The word 'ressortissions' is a verb form divided into four syllables: res-sor-tis-sions. It consists of the prefix 're-', the root 'sort-', and several suffixes indicating tense, mood, and person. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and preserving consonant clusters.
Definitions
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First-person plural present subjunctive of 'ressortir'.
we (should) come out, we (should) emerge.
“Il faut que nous ressortissions de cette crise.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-sions', which is typical for French.
Syllables
res — Open syllable, containing the prefix and initial vowel. The 'e' is schwa.. sor — Closed syllable, containing the root vowel and a consonant cluster. 'o' is open-mid back rounded vowel.. tis — Closed syllable, containing the vowel and a consonant. 'i' is close front unrounded vowel.. sions — Nasal syllable, containing the vowel and the plural ending. 'ɔ̃' is open-mid back rounded nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating distinct phonetic units.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex.
Prefix/Suffix Boundaries
Prefixes and suffixes often form separate syllables, particularly when they contain vowels.
- The pronunciation of 're-' can be reduced in rapid speech.
- The nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ requires careful phonetic transcription.
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