tirebuchonnez
The word 'tirebouchonnez' is a verb in the imperative mood meaning 'uncork (you all)'. It is divided into five syllables: ti-re-bu-chon-nez, with stress on the final syllable. The morphemic breakdown reveals Latin origins for the prefix, root, and suffix. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding breaking consonant clusters.
Definitions
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To uncork, to remove a cork from a bottle.
To uncork (you all) / Let's uncork (it/them)
“Tirebouchonnez cette bouteille de vin !”
“Tirebouchonnez, s'il vous plaît.”
ant:reboucher
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-nez', as is typical in French. The stress is primary (1) on the last syllable, and all others are unstressed (0).
Syllables
ti — Open syllable, initial syllable.. re — Open syllable, contains a schwa.. bu — Open syllable, contains a rounded vowel.. chon — Closed syllable, contains a nasal vowel.. nez — Closed syllable, final syllable, stressed.
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 difficult to pronounce.
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are typically separated into different syllables.
Final Syllable Stress
French generally stresses the final syllable.
- The 'ch' digraph is pronounced as /ʃ/.
- The nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ in 'bouchon' is a typical French sound.
- The final '-ez' is a standard imperative ending.
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