contrastassions
Syllables
con-tras-tas-sions
Pronunciation
/kɔ̃.tʁas.tas.jɔ̃/
Stress
0010
Morphemes
con- + trast- + -assions
The word 'contrastassions' is divided into four syllables: con-tras-tas-sions. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a noun derived from Latin roots with a French nominalizing suffix. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant breaks.
Definitions
- 1
Plural form of 'contrastassion', meaning contrasts.
Contrasts
“Les contrastes sociaux sont de plus en plus marqués.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tas'), as is typical in French. The final 's' is silent and does not receive stress.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, containing a nasal vowel.. tras — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster and a vowel.. tas — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.. sions — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster and a nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are generally open.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable as long as they don't violate phonotactic constraints.
Vowel Groupings
Vowel groupings are separated into distinct syllables.
Final Silent Consonants
Final silent consonants do not create a new syllable.
- Nasal vowels /ɔ̃/ and /jɔ̃/ influence syllable weight and pronunciation.
- The 'str' cluster is permissible but requires attention to articulation.
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