transfiguracion
Syllables
trans-fi-gu-ra-cion
Pronunciation
/transfiɣuɾaˈθjon/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
trans + figur + acion
The word 'transfiguracion' is divided into five syllables: trans-fi-gu-ra-cion. It consists of the prefix 'trans-', the root 'figur-', and the suffix '-acion'. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ra'). The syllabification follows standard Spanish rules regarding consonant clusters, vowel groups, and final consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The act of changing in form or appearance; a dramatic alteration.
Transfiguration
“La transfiguración de la oruga en mariposa es asombrosa.”
“La transfiguración de Jesús en el monte Tabor es un evento importante en la Biblia.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ra'), following the rule that words ending in a consonant other than 'n' or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
trans — Closed syllable, initial syllable.. fi — Open syllable, vowel sound.. gu — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ra — Open, stressed syllable.. cion — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters like 'tr' are generally kept together as a single onset.
Vowel Groups
Vowel groups are separated based on the sonority hierarchy.
Final Consonant
A single consonant at the end of a word typically forms the final syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Words ending in consonants other than 'n' or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- The pronunciation of 'g' as /ɣ/ in some dialects does not affect syllabification.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'c' before 'i' or 'e' (as /θ/ or /s/) do not affect syllable division.
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