retransformation
Syllables
re-trans-for-ma-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌriːtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
re- + form + -trans-ation
The word 'retransformation' is divided into five syllables: re-trans-for-ma-tion. It features a Latin-derived prefix 're-', root 'form', and suffixes '-trans-' and '-ation'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules and recognizes prefixes/suffixes as distinct units.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of transforming something again; a change in form or appearance that has occurred more than once.
“The retransformation of the city was remarkable after the economic boom.”
“The caterpillar underwent a complete retransformation into a butterfly.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ma'). The first, second, third, and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
re — Open, unstressed syllable.. trans — Open, unstressed syllable.. for — Open, unstressed syllable.. ma — Open, primary stressed syllable.. tion — Closed, unstressed syllable.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split to maintain syllable onset/coda balance.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes often form separate syllables.
- The 're-' prefix is frequently treated as a separate syllable.
- The 'trans-' prefix is commonly separated for clarity.
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