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retranscrivaient

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4 syllables
16 characters
French
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4syllables

retranscrivaient

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

re-trans-cri-vaient

Pronunciation

/ʁə.tʁɑ̃.skʁi.vɛ̃/

Stress

0001

Morphemes

re- + trans-scrib- + -aient

The word 'retranscrivaient' is divided into four syllables: re-trans-cri-vaient. It's a verb formed from a prefix, root, and suffix. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding breaking consonant clusters.

Definitions

verb
  1. 1

    To re-transcribe; to rewrite or copy again.

    Were re-transcribing

    “Ils retranscrivaient les notes de la réunion.”

    syn:récopiaienttranscrivaient à nouveau
    ant:effaçaientdétruisaient

Stress pattern

Stress falls on the last syllable, '-vaient', as is typical in French.

Syllables

4
re/ʁə/
trans/tʁɑ̃/
cri/kʁi/
vaient/vɛ̃/

re — Open syllable, weak vowel.. trans — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. cri — Closed syllable.. vaient — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.

Word Parts

pre

re-

Latin origin, indicates repetition.

root

trans-scrib-

Latin origin, trans- (across) + scrib- (to write).

suf

-aient

French, imperfect tense, 3rd person plural.

Similar Words

trans­cri­redé­cri­vaientin­scri­vaient

Vowel-Initial Syllable

Syllables begin with vowels.

Consonant Cluster Rule

Consonant clusters are generally kept together.

Nasal Vowel Rule

Nasal vowels form the nucleus of a syllable.

Final Syllable Rule

The final syllable often contains the verb ending.

  • The 'sc' cluster is treated as a single unit.
  • Nasal vowels require careful consideration.
  • Liaison possibilities exist but don't affect syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025

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