ressouviennent
The word 'ressouviennent' is divided into four syllables: res-sou-vien-nent. It consists of the prefix 're-', the root 'souv-', and the suffix '-iennent'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
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To recall, to remember, to come back to mind.
They remember, they recall.
“Ils ressouviennent de leur enfance.”
“Je ressouviens de ce voyage.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-nent', which is typical for French.
Syllables
res — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster. The 'r' is pronounced, and the 'e' is a schwa.. sou — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'ou' functioning as a diphthong.. vien — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'ie' followed by nasal consonant 'n'.. nent — Closed syllable, nasal vowel 'en' and final consonant 't'.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open (e.g., 'sou', 're').
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken according to sonority, but French avoids leaving single consonants at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'res').
Prefix Separation
Prefixes are generally separated into their own syllables (e.g., 're-').
Diphthong Treatment
Diphthongs are treated as a single syllable nucleus (e.g., 'sou').
- The 'rs' consonant cluster is common and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge.
- The final 'ent' syllable always receives stress in this verb form.
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