retraduisirent
The word 'retraduisirent' is a verb meaning 'they were retranslating'. It's divided into four syllables: re-tra-dui-sirent, with stress on the final syllable. The syllabification follows standard French rules, considering vowel nuclei, onset maximization, and diphthongs.
Definitions
- 1
To translate again; to retranslate.
They were retranslating.
“Ils retraduisaient le document pour s'assurer de la précision.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the final syllable, 'sirent'.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tra — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. dui — Closed syllable, diphthong.. sirent — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Onset Maximization Rule
Consonant clusters are maximized in the onset.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are treated as a single vowel sound within a syllable.
Coda Rule
Syllables can end in consonants or vowels.
- The 're-' prefix is always a separate syllable.
- The 'ui' sequence is a common diphthong in French.
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