rétrécissaient
The word 'rétrécissaient' is divided into four syllables: 'ré-tré-cis-saient'. It consists of the prefix 're-', the root 'tréc-', and the suffix '-issaient'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
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To be shrinking, contracting, or becoming narrower.
were shrinking/contracting
“Les glaciers rétrécissaient à cause du réchauffement climatique.”
“Les vêtements rétrécissaient après le lavage.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-saient'. The first syllable 'ré' receives a slight stress, while 'tré' and 'cis' are unstressed.
Syllables
ré — Open syllable, stressed lightly. Contains the prefix 're-'. tré — Closed syllable, contains the root 'tréc-'. The 'tr' cluster remains intact.. cis — Open syllable, part of the root. Contains a vowel sound.. saient — Nasal vowel syllable, closed. Contains the imperfect ending '-ss-' and the plural ending '-ent'.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are generally open.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are complex.
Vowel Groupings
Vowel groupings are separated into syllables based on pronunciation.
Final Syllable Stress
French typically stresses the final syllable.
- The 'tr' consonant cluster is maintained within a syllable.
- The nasal vowel /ɛ̃/ influences the preceding consonant.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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