retransmettent
The word 'retransmettent' is divided into four syllables: re-trans-met-tent. It's a verb composed of the prefix 're-', the root 'transmet', and the suffix '-tent'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tent'). Syllabification follows vowel-based division rules, avoiding single intervocalic consonants.
Definitions
- 1
To retransmit; to broadcast again.
To retransmit, to broadcast again.
“La chaîne retransmettra le match en direct.”
“Ils retransmettent les informations à leur équipe.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tent'). French stress is generally less pronounced than in English, but this syllable receives slightly more emphasis.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel. Unstressed.. trans — Closed syllable, containing a nasal vowel. Moderately stressed.. met — Closed syllable, containing a mid-front vowel. Moderately stressed.. tent — Closed syllable, containing a nasal vowel. Primary stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable as long as they don't interrupt the vowel sequence.
Avoid Single Intervocalic Consonant
A single consonant between two vowels is usually attached to the following syllable.
- The 're-' prefix is always a separate syllable.
- The 'trans-' prefix is generally a separate syllable.
- The final 't' is pronounced due to the following vowel.
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