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télécommandèrent

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
16 characters
French
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6syllables

télécommandèrent

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

té-lé-com-man-dè-rent

Pronunciation

/tele.kɔ.mɑ̃.dɛ.ʁɛ̃/

Stress

000010

Morphemes

télé- + command- + -èrent

The word 'télécommandèrent' is divided into six syllables: té-lé-com-man-dè-rent. It consists of the prefix 'télé-', the root 'command-', and the suffix '-èrent'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'dè'. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant breaks.

Definitions

verb
  1. 1

    To remotely control, to command from a distance.

    They remotely controlled.

    “Ils télécommandèrent le drone depuis la base.”

    syn:diriger à distancecontrôler à distance
    ant:contrôler directementcommander en personne

Stress pattern

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'dè'. French stress is generally less prominent than in English, but this syllable is slightly more emphasized.

Syllables

6
té/te/
lé/le/
com/kɔm/
man/mɑ̃/
dè/dɛ/
rent/ʁɛ̃/

té — Open syllable, containing the prefix. Stressed level 0.. lé — Open syllable, containing the prefix. Stressed level 0.. com — Closed syllable, beginning of the root. Stressed level 0.. man — Nasal syllable, part of the root. Stressed level 0.. dè — Open syllable, part of the root. Primary stressed syllable (level 1).. rent — Closed syllable, containing the suffix. Stressed level 0.

Word Parts

pre

télé-

Greek origin, meaning 'far', 'distant'. Modifies the verb's meaning.

root

command-

Latin origin (commandare), meaning 'to order', 'to command'. Core meaning of the verb.

suf

-èrent

Latin origin, past tense marker for the third-person plural in the passé simple.

Similar Words

té­lé­pho­necom­man­depar­lè­rent

Open Syllables

Syllables ending in a vowel sound are generally open.

Consonant Clusters

Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are complex.

Vowel Sequences

Vowel sequences are usually divided into separate syllables.

Final Consonant

A single final consonant typically closes the preceding syllable.

  • The pronunciation of the 'e' in 'télé-' is crucial for syllabification.
  • The passé simple tense is literary, but the syllabification rules remain consistent.
  • The nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ does not affect the syllable division process.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025

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