retraitretraitaient
Syllables
re-trait-re-trait-aient
Pronunciation
/ʁə.tʁɛ.tʁe.ʁɛ.tʁe/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
re- + trait- + -aient
The word 'retraiteraient' is a conditional verb form divided into five syllables: re-trait-re-trait-aient. It consists of the prefix 're-', root 'trait-', and suffix '-aient'. Syllabification follows standard French rules, breaking consonant clusters and ensuring each syllable begins with a vowel or consonant. Stress is on the final syllable.
Definitions
- 1
To rework, to treat again, to reconsider
Would rework, would treat again, would reconsider
“Ils retraiteraient le dossier si nécessaire.”
“Nous retraiteraient la proposition.”
Stress pattern
Stress is relatively weak in French, but the final syllable '-aient' receives the most noticeable stress.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, initial syllable. trait — Closed syllable. re — Open syllable. trait — Closed syllable. aient — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Syllable Initiation
Every syllable must begin with a vowel or consonant.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally broken after the first vowel.
Syllable Termination
Syllables can end in a vowel or consonant.
- The uvular 'r' sound may influence perceived syllable boundaries, but doesn't change the syllabification rules.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a possible pronunciation variation but doesn't affect the syllable division.
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