surenchérissez
Syllables
su-ren-ché-ris-sez
Pronunciation
/sy.ʁɑ̃.ʃe.ʁi.se/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
sur- + enchérir + -issez
The word 'surenchérissez' is a verb form divided into five syllables: su-ren-ché-ris-sez. Stress falls on the final syllable '-sez'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'sur-', the root 'enchérir', and the suffix '-issez'. Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant breaks.
Definitions
- 1
To bid higher, to outbid, to raise the stakes.
To outbid, to raise the bid.
“Surenchérissez, messieurs, et le tableau sera à vous !”
“Ils se surenchérissaient pour obtenir le contrat.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-sez'.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ren — Closed syllable with nasal vowel.. ché — Open syllable.. ris — Closed syllable.. sez — Final syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are usually divided into separate syllables.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress typically falls on the final syllable in French.
- Nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ pronunciation variations.
- Uvular 'r' sound variations.
- Obligatory liaison between 'surenchéris' and 'sez'.
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