réfléchisantes
The word 'réfléchissantes' is divided into four syllables: ré-flé-chi-santes. It consists of the prefix 're-', the root 'fléch-', and the suffix '-issantes'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster breaks.
Definitions
- 1
Thinking, reflecting, pondering (feminine plural).
Reflecting, thoughtful.
“Les femmes réfléchissantes ont souvent des idées novatrices.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-santes', which is the standard stress pattern for French words.
Syllables
ré — Open syllable, stressed level 0.. flé — Open syllable, consonant cluster 'fl', stressed level 0.. chi — Open syllable, 'ch' as a single phoneme, stressed level 0.. santes — Closed syllable, nasal vowel, primary stress (level 1).
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are generally open.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress falls on the final syllable in French.
Vowel Groupings
Vowel groupings are generally separated into distinct syllables.
- The 'fl' consonant cluster is a common exception to the rule against syllable-initial consonant clusters.
- Nasal vowel pronunciation can vary slightly regionally.
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