transmogrification
Syllables
trans-mo-grif-i-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌtrænsməˌɡrɑːfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
trans + mogr + ification
The word 'transmogrification' is divided into six syllables: trans-mo-grif-i-ca-tion. It consists of the prefix 'trans-', the root 'mogr-', and the suffix '-ification'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A dramatic change in form or appearance.
“The wizard's spell resulted in the complete transmogrification of the frog into a prince.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('i'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
trans — Open syllable, initial syllable.. mo — Open syllable, unstressed.. grif — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. i — Open syllable, very short.. ca — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Division occurs after the vowel when a syllable ends in a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Division occurs after the vowel when a syllable contains a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern.
Consonant Cluster before Vowel
Division occurs before the vowel when a syllable begins with a consonant cluster.
- The 'gr' consonant cluster does not pose a significant syllabification challenge.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect syllable division.
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