métamɔʁfɔzɛ̃
Syllables
mé-ta-mɔʁ-fɔ-zɛ̃
Pronunciation
/me.ta.mɔʁ.fɔ.zɛ̃/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
méta- + morphos- + -osaient
The word 'métamorphosaient' is divided into five syllables based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. It consists of the prefix 'méta-', the root 'morphos-', and the suffix '-osaient'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules, prioritizing vowel-centered syllables and preserving consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
They were metamorphosing / transforming.
Ils/Elles se métamorphosaient
“Les chenilles métamorphosaient en papillons.”
“Les alchimistes métamorphosaient le plomb en or.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable '-aient' (zɛ̃), which is typical for French verbs.
Syllables
mé — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ta — Open syllable.. mɔʁ — Closed syllable with uvular 'r' sound.. fɔ — Open syllable.. zɛ̃ — Closed syllable with nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centered Syllables
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open syllables where possible.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless a vowel sound can naturally separate them.
Nasal Vowel Syllabification
Nasal vowels form a single syllable, with the nasalization affecting the vowel sound.
- The 'ph' digraph is pronounced as /f/.
- The imperfect conjugation ending '-aient' is a regular pattern.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of /ʁ/ (uvular fricative, alveolar trill, or silent 'r') do not affect syllable division.
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