réembauchèrent
The word 'réembauchèrent' is divided into four syllables: ré-em-bau-chèrent. It's a verb in the passé simple, meaning 'they rehired'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules and maintains consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
To rehire, to employ again.
To rehire
“L'entreprise réembauchèrent plusieurs anciens employés.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable ('chèrent').
Syllables
ré — Open syllable, vowel sound.. em — Nasal vowel, closed syllable.. bau — Open syllable, vowel sound.. chèrent — Closed syllable, vowel sound, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-centric Syllabification
Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
- The 'ré-' prefix doesn't alter syllabification.
- The 'mb' cluster is treated as a single consonant sound.
- The past historic tense ending '-èrent' follows standard rules.
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