rétrogradassiez
Syllables
rét-ro-gra-da-ssiez
Pronunciation
/ʁe.tʁo.ɡʁa.da.sje/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
rétro- + grad- + -assiez
The word 'rétrogradassiez' is a verb form divided into five syllables: rét-ro-gra-da-ssiez. It consists of the prefix 'rétro-', the root 'grad-', and the suffix '-assiez'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('gra'). Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Imperfect subjunctive of 'rétrograder'.
You (plural) would downgrade/demote.
“Ils espéraient que vous ne rétrogradassiez pas leurs efforts.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('gra'). French stress is generally weaker than in English, but this syllable is slightly more prominent.
Syllables
rét — Open syllable, stressed.. ro — Open syllable, unstressed.. gra — Open syllable, primary stressed.. da — Open syllable, unstressed.. ssiez — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are generally open.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Vowel Sounds
Each vowel sound typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Avoid Breaking Affixes
Morphemic boundaries are respected during syllabification.
- The imperfect subjunctive ending '-assiez' is a complex morpheme requiring careful consideration.
- The 'ss' cluster is maintained within a syllable.
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