rélargis saient
The word 'rélargissaient' is divided into four syllables (ré-lar-gi-s saient) based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. It's the imperfect indicative of 'élargir', meaning 'were widening'. Stress falls on the final syllable. The syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel-based division.
Definitions
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To be widening, to be enlarging, to be making wider.
Were widening, were enlarging.
“Les routes étaient en construction et les ouvriers les élargissaient.”
“Ils élargissaient leurs connaissances en lisant beaucoup.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable ('-issaient'), which is typical for French.
Syllables
ré — Open syllable, weakly stressed.. lar — Open syllable.. gi — Open syllable.. s saient — Closed syllable, primary stressed, nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-initial syllable
Syllables begin with a vowel sound, creating a new syllable.
Vowel-consonant-consonant
Consonant clusters are maintained unless they can be pronounced as separate syllables.
Vowel-consonant
A vowel followed by a consonant forms a syllable.
- Uvular 'r' pronunciation (regional variations).
- Nasal vowel pronunciation in the final syllable.
- Liaison possibilities with following words.
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