retransmissions
Syllables
re-trans-mis-sions
Pronunciation
/ʁə.tʁɑ̃.smi.sjɔ̃/
Stress
0001
Morphemes
re- + trans-mis- + -sions
The word 'retransmissions' is divided into four syllables: 're-trans-mis-sions'. It's a noun formed from the prefix 're-', the root 'trans-mis-', and the suffix '-sions'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules and maintains consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The act of transmitting something again; repeated broadcasts or transmissions.
Retransmissions
“Les retransmissions sportives sont très populaires.”
“Il y a eu des retransmissions en direct du concert.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable, '-sions', which is typical for French nouns.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, initial syllable.. trans — Open syllable, containing a nasal vowel.. mis — Open syllable, containing a vowel.. sions — Closed syllable, final syllable, containing a nasal vowel and plural marker.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
French syllables generally begin with a vowel or consonant sound. Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are maintained unless they are difficult to pronounce together.
- The 're-' prefix may be pronounced as /ʁə/ in rapid speech, potentially blurring the syllable boundary.
- Nasal vowels require careful consideration in syllabification.
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