rétrogradases
Syllables
rét-ro-gra-da-ses
Pronunciation
/ʁe.tʁo.ɡʁa.da.sɛs/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
rétro- + grad- + -asses
The word 'rétrogradasses' is divided into five syllables: rét-ro-gra-da-ses. It's a noun with a Latin-derived morphology, meaning a reactionary person. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A person who goes backwards; figuratively, a reactionary or regressive person.
Backslider, reactionary, regressive.
“Il était considéré comme un rétrogradasse par ses collègues.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('da').
Syllables
rét — Open syllable, initial vowel.. ro — Closed syllable, containing the 'tr' consonant cluster.. gra — Open syllable, containing the 'gr' consonant cluster.. da — Open, stressed syllable.. ses — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are complex.
- The archaic suffix '-asses' might lead to slight pronunciation variations.
- The 'tr' and 'gr' clusters are common and accepted in French syllable structure.
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