virevoltassions
Syllables
vi-re-vol-tas-sions
Pronunciation
/vi.ʁə.vɔl.tas.sjɔ̃/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
vi- + revol- + -ions
virevoltassions is a complex French verb meaning 'we whirl around'. It's divided into five syllables (vi-re-vol-tas-sions) with stress on the final syllable. Its morphology reveals Latin origins and intensifying prefixes/suffixes. Syllabification follows standard French rules.
Definitions
- 1
To whirl around rapidly and repeatedly; to spin violently.
We whirl around / We spin around
“Nous virevoltassions sur la piste de danse.”
“Les feuilles virevoltassions dans le vent.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable, '-sions', which is typical for French.
Syllables
vi — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. re — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. vol — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. tas — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. sions — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Principle
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable unless a vowel sound naturally separates them.
Nasal Vowel Rule
Nasal vowels form a single syllable unit.
- The 'vt' cluster is unusual but permissible. The word's length and morphology require careful application of the rules.
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