représentasions
Syllables
re-pré-sen-ta-si-ons
Pronunciation
/ʁə.pʁe.zɑ̃.ta.sjɔ̃/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
re- + présent- + -ations
The word 'représentations' is divided into six syllables (re-pré-sen-ta-si-ons) based on vowel nuclei. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a noun derived from Latin roots, meaning 'representations'. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding complex consonant cluster breaks.
Definitions
- 1
Representations; the act of representing or the things that are represented.
Representations
“Les représentations théâtrales étaient magnifiques.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sen-') because the final syllable ('-tions') contains a schwa.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, initiated by a consonant.. pré — Open syllable, initiated by a consonant.. sen — Closed syllable, containing a nasal vowel.. ta — Open syllable, initiated by a consonant.. si — Closed syllable, containing a nasal vowel.. ons — Closed syllable, containing a nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centered Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Consonants are assigned to the adjacent syllable based on sonority.
Avoidance of Complex Clusters
French avoids breaking consonant clusters unless they are complex and involve a sonorant consonant.
- The pronunciation of the final schwa in '-tions' can vary regionally, sometimes being elided.
- Nasal vowels require careful consideration in syllabification.
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