strɑ̃gylasjɔ̃
Syllables
strɑ̃-gy-la-sjɔ̃
Pronunciation
/stʁɑ̃.ɡy.la.sjɔ̃/
Stress
0001
Morphemes
strang- + strang- + -ulations
The word 'strangulations' is divided into four syllables: strɑ̃-gy-la-sjɔ̃. It is a noun derived from Latin roots, with stress on the final syllable. Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters, particularly around nasal vowels.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of strangling; instances of strangling.
Strangulations
“Les strangulations étaient fréquentes dans cette prison.”
“Il y a eu plusieurs strangulations inexpliquées.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-tions', which is typical in French.
Syllables
strɑ̃ — Closed syllable with initial consonant cluster and nasal vowel.. gy — Closed syllable with palatalized 'g' before 'y'. la — Open syllable.. sjɔ̃ — Closed syllable with consonant cluster and nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are unpronounceable.
Nasal Vowel Boundary
Nasal vowels often dictate syllable boundaries.
- Initial 'str' cluster is a common but complex sequence.
- Nasal vowels /ɑ̃/ and /ɔ̃/ influence syllable structure.
- Regional variations in /ʁ/ articulation do not affect syllable division.
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