retranchements
The word 'retranchements' is divided into four syllables: re-tran-che-ments. It consists of the prefix 're-', the root 'tranche-', and the suffix '-ments'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
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Defensive works, fortifications, entrenchments.
Entrenchments, fortifications
“Les retranchements étaient bien construits.”
“Les soldats se sont cachés derrière les retranchements.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable, '-ments' as is typical in French.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. tran — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. che — Open syllable.. ments — Closed syllable, nasal vowel, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllable Rule
Syllables generally begin with a vowel sound.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary due to consonant clusters.
Nasal Vowel Rule
Nasal vowels form their own syllable.
- The 'tr' consonant cluster is permissible in French. Nasal vowels are crucial for correct syllabification.
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