retransmission
The word 'retransmission' is divided into four syllables: re-trans-mis-sion. It consists of the prefix 're-', the root 'mission', and the suffix '-tion'. Stress is slightly on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant breaks.
Definitions
- 1
The act of transmitting something again; a broadcast.
Retransmission, broadcast
“La retransmission du match était de mauvaise qualité.”
“Il y a eu une retransmission en direct de la conférence.”
Stress pattern
French generally stresses the last syllable. In this case, the final syllable 'sion' receives a slight emphasis, while 'trans' is also mildly stressed. The first syllable 're' is unstressed.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, containing the prefix. Unstressed.. trans — Closed syllable, containing a nasal vowel. Mildly stressed.. mis — Open syllable, part of the root. Unstressed.. sion — Closed syllable, containing a nasal vowel and the suffix. Slightly stressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open (e.g., 're-').
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are complex or disrupt pronunciation (e.g., 'trans-').
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are typically divided into separate syllables (not applicable here).
Final Syllable Stress
French tends to stress the final syllable.
- The prefix 're-' is always a separate syllable.
- The 'tr' cluster is permissible at the beginning of a syllable.
- The nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ doesn't affect the syllabification process.
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