retransmettant
The word 'retransmettant' is divided into four syllables: re-trans-met-tant. Stress falls on the final syllable '-tant'. The word is composed of the prefix 're-', the root 'transmet-', and the suffix '-tant'. Syllabification follows vowel-centered rules, keeping consonant clusters intact and treating nasal vowels as syllable nuclei.
Definitions
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Transmitting again, broadcasting again.
retransmitting
“Le satellite est retransmettant le signal.”
“Un message retransmettant des informations importantes.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable, '-tant', which is typical for French words. The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel. Unstressed.. trans — Closed syllable, containing a nasal vowel. Unstressed.. met — Closed syllable, containing a mid vowel. Unstressed.. tant — Closed syllable, containing a nasal vowel. Stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centered Syllabification
Each syllable contains a vowel sound, forming the nucleus of the syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are difficult to pronounce.
Nasal Vowel Rule
Nasal vowels form the nucleus of their respective syllables.
- The pronunciation of 'r' can vary regionally, but this does not affect syllable division.
- Nasal vowels require careful consideration to ensure correct syllabification.
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