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réinvestissent

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
14 characters
French
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5syllables

réinvestissent

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ré-in-ves-tis-sent

Pronunciation

/ʁe.ɛ̃.vɛ.sti.sɑ̃/

Stress

00001

Morphemes

ré + invest + issent

The word 'réinvestissent' is divided into five syllables: ré-in-ves-tis-sent. It consists of the prefix 'ré-', the root 'invest', and the suffix '-issent'. The stress falls on the final syllable '-sent'. Syllabification follows vowel-based division rules, maintaining consonant clusters and respecting prefix/suffix boundaries.

Definitions

verb
  1. 1

    To reinvest; to invest again.

    They reinvest.

    “Ils réinvestissent leurs bénéfices dans l'entreprise.”

    “Les investisseurs réinvestissent massivement.”

    syn:réappliquerreplacerréemployer
    ant:désinvestirretirer

Stress pattern

The primary stress falls on the final syllable '-sent', which is typical for French words. The other syllables are unstressed.

Syllables

5
ré/ʁe/
in/ɛ̃/
ves/vɛs/
tis/ti/
sent/sɑ̃/

ré — Open syllable, containing the prefix and a vowel. Stressed level 0.. in — Open syllable, containing a nasal vowel. Stressed level 0.. ves — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and consonant cluster. Stressed level 0.. tis — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and consonant. Stressed level 0.. sent — Closed syllable, containing a nasal vowel and consonant. Primary stressed syllable (level 1).

Word Parts

pre

ré

From Latin 're-', meaning 'again, back'. Aspectual prefix.

root

invest

From Latin 'investire', meaning 'to clothe, equip, endow'. Lexical root.

suf

issent

From Latin '-issent', conditional/subjunctive past ending. Inflectional suffix.

Similar Words

ré­sis­tentin­ves­tis­sentdé­riv

Vowel-Based Division

Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds, creating open or closed syllables.

Consonant Cluster Handling

Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are complex or disrupt pronunciation.

Prefix/Suffix Boundaries

Prefixes and suffixes often form separate syllables, reflecting their morphological independence.

Final Syllable Stress

French typically stresses the final syllable of a word or phrase.

  • The nasal vowel /ɛ̃/ requires careful consideration, but it functions as the nucleus of its syllable.
  • The 'st' cluster is common and doesn't necessitate syllable separation.
  • Liaison can occur in connected speech, potentially affecting the perceived syllable boundary.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/13/2025

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