recommandation
Syllables
re-com-man-da-tion
Pronunciation
/ʁə.kɔ̃.mɑ̃.da.sjɔ̃/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
re + command + ation
The word 'recommandation' is divided into five syllables: re-com-man-da-tion. It consists of the prefix 're-', the root 'command-', and the suffix '-ation'. Stress falls on the final syllable '-tion'. Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding breaking consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A favorable judgment or advice; the act of recommending something.
Recommendation
“J'ai suivi sa recommandation.”
“Cette exposition est une excellente recommandation pour l'artiste.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable ('tion') in French, as is typical.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, vowel sound 'ə'. com — Closed syllable, nasal vowel 'ɔ̃'. man — Closed syllable, nasal vowel 'ɑ̃'. da — Open syllable, vowel sound 'a'. tion — Closed syllable, nasal vowel 'ɔ̃'
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initiated Syllable
Each vowel sound begins a new syllable.
Consonant-Following Vowel
A consonant followed by a vowel typically forms a syllable boundary.
Avoid Single Initial Consonants
Avoid starting a syllable with a single consonant unless it's part of a cluster.
- The 'mm' cluster is not broken, as it's a permissible consonant cluster in French.
- Nasal vowels require careful phonetic transcription.
- Liaison is possible between the 'n' of 'recommandation' and a following vowel.
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