viriliseraient
The word 'viriliseraient' is a verb in the conditional mood. It is divided into five syllables: vir-i-li-se-raient. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'se'. The word is derived from the Latin root 'virilis' meaning 'manly' and the suffix '-iser' meaning 'to make'.
Definitions
- 1
To make or become manly; to masculinize.
To masculinize
“Les exercices physiques peuvent viriliser un jeune homme.”
“On disait que cette éducation le viriliserait.”
ant:afféminiser
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'se' (zɛ). French stress is generally less prominent than in English.
Syllables
vir — Open syllable, onset consonant 'v', nucleus vowel 'i', coda consonant 'r'. i — Open syllable, nucleus vowel 'i'. li — Open syllable, onset consonant 'l', nucleus vowel 'i'. se — Open syllable, onset consonant 's', nucleus vowel 'ɛ', stressed syllable. raient — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'ʁ', nucleus nasal vowel 'ɛ̃', coda is silent
Word Parts
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Vowel Clusters
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Consonant Clusters
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- Liaison in connected speech does not affect isolated word syllabification.
- Uvular 'r' pronunciation is standard, but regional variations exist.
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