préfabrikasjɔ̃
Syllables
pré-fa-bri-ka-sjɔ̃
Pronunciation
/pʁe.fa.bʁi.ka.sjɔ̃/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
pré- + fabri- + -cations
The word 'préfabrications' is divided into five syllables: pré-fa-bri-ka-sjɔ̃. It consists of the prefix 'pré-', the root 'fabri-', and the suffix '-cations'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-consonant division and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of prefabricating; things that have been prefabricated.
Prefabrications
“Les préfabrications ont permis de réduire les coûts de construction.”
“L'entreprise se spécialise dans les préfabrications de maisons.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable (/sjɔ̃/). A secondary, weaker stress may be present on the penultimate syllable (/ka/).
Syllables
pré — Open syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. fa — Open syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. bri — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant cluster structure.. ka — Open syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. sjɔ̃ — Closed syllable, consonant cluster-nasal vowel structure.
Word Parts
pré-
Latin origin (*prae-*), meaning 'before', 'in front of'. Prefixes modify the meaning of the root.
fabri-
Latin origin (*fabrica-*), meaning 'workshop', 'craftsmanship'. Forms the core meaning of the word.
-cations
French suffix derived from Latin *-ationem*. Nominalizes the verb, creating a noun.
Similar Words
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are generally divided after vowels, creating open syllables.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters (like 'br' and 'sj') are kept together within a syllable if they form a phonological unit.
- The length of the word requires careful application of syllabification rules.
- The final nasal vowel does not affect the syllable division.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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