scandalisèrent
The word 'scandalisèrent' is divided into five syllables: scan-da-li-sè-rent. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'sè'. It's a verb derived from Latin, meaning 'to scandalize'. Syllable division follows French rules of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel clusters, with consideration for nasal vowels.
Definitions
- 1
To scandalize, to shock or outrage
To scandalize
“Les révélations scandalisèrent l'opinion publique.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'sè'
Syllables
scan — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. da — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. li — Open syllable, vowel followed by liquid consonant.. sè — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. rent — Closed syllable, nasal vowel, final consonant.
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are open.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken after the first consonant.
Nasal Vowels
Nasal vowels form their own syllable.
Final Consonant
A single final consonant closes the syllable.
- Nasal vowels require specific attention. The 'r' sound can be syllabic but is not in this case.
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