retransportation
Syllables
re-trans-por-ta-tion
Pronunciation
/riːˌtrænsˌpɔːrˈteɪʃən/
Stress
0 1 0 0 1
Morphemes
re- + port + trans-ation
The word 'retransportation' is divided into five syllables: re-trans-por-ta-tion. It consists of the prefix 're-', root 'port', and suffixes '-trans-' and '-ation'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-consonant and consonant cluster division rules, with the infix '-trans-' treated as a single unit.
Definitions
- 1
The act of transporting again; the process of carrying something across or beyond a place again.
“The retransportation of the goods was delayed due to customs issues.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ta'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-tion'.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, vowel sound.. trans — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. por — Open syllable, diphthong.. ta — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound followed by a consonant sound.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless a vowel intervenes.
Stress-Timing
English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable prominence and duration.
- The infix '-trans-' is a morphological peculiarity that requires consideration.
- Potential regional variations in vowel quality or stress placement.
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