tergiversasion
Syllables
ter-gi-ver-sa-sion
Pronunciation
/tɛʁ.ʒi.vɛʁ.sa.sjɔ̃/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
ter- + giverse- + -ation
The word 'tergiversation' is divided into five syllables: ter-gi-ver-sa-sion. It's a noun of Latin and Italian origin, meaning evasion. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant splits.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the final syllable ('sion'), with a secondary stress on the antepenultimate syllable ('ver').
Syllables
ter — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. gi — Open syllable, palatalized consonant.. ver — Open syllable, rhotic consonant.. sa — Open syllable, simple vowel.. sion — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open syllables.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally not split unless pronunciation dictates otherwise.
Nasal Vowel Rule
Nasal vowels form the nucleus of a syllable, often resulting in closed syllables.
- The 'r' sound is a rhotic consonant and is included in the syllable it belongs to.
- The pronunciation of the 's' before a vowel is /s/.
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