réquisisionnent
Syllables
ré-qui-si-sion-nent
Pronunciation
/ʁe.ki.zi.sjɔ̃.nɑ̃/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
ré- + quisition- + -nent
The word 'réquisitionnent' is divided into five syllables: ré-qui-si-sion-nent. The stress falls on 'sion'. It's a verb derived from Latin roots, meaning 'to requisition'. Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
To requisition; to demand or take possession of something for public use, often by official order.
To requisition
“Le gouvernement a réquisitionné les hôtels pour héberger les réfugiés.”
“Ils réquisitionnent des fournitures médicales d'urgence.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sion'). French stress is generally less prominent than in English.
Syllables
ré — Open syllable, initial syllable.. qui — Open syllable, containing a high vowel.. si — Open syllable, preceding a nasal vowel.. sion — Closed syllable with a nasal vowel, stressed syllable.. nent — Closed syllable with a nasal vowel, verb ending.
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken up to avoid stranded consonants.
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are generally separated into syllables.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone between vowels.
- The 'r' sound can have regional variations (uvular vs. alveolar).
- The nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ is a characteristic feature of French phonology and influences syllable weight.
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