séquestreraient
The word 'séquestreraient' is a verb in the conditional present, 3rd person plural. It's divided into four syllables: sé-ques-trer-aient, following vowel-based syllabification rules. The stress falls on the final syllable '-aient'. The word originates from the Latin 'sequestro'.
Definitions
- 1
To sequester; to isolate; to hold in custody.
They would sequester.
“Ils séquestreraient les biens de l'entreprise.”
“Si j'avais le pouvoir, je séquestreraient tous les criminels.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the last syllable, '-aient'
Syllables
sé — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ques — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. trer — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. aient — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are broken around vowels.
Final Syllable Rule
The final syllable often receives stress.
- The 'qu' digraph is pronounced as /k/. The conditional ending '-aient' is a complex morpheme.
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