transcendaient
The word 'transcendaient' is divided into three syllables: trans-cen-daient. It consists of the prefix 'trans-', the root 'cend-', and the suffix '-aient'. Stress is minimal, falling slightly on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules, prioritizing vowel nuclei and avoiding single consonants between vowels.
Definitions
- 1
They were transcending; they used to transcend.
They were transcending.
“Ils transcendaient leurs peurs.”
“Les artistes transcendaient les limites de l'art.”
Stress pattern
Stress is relatively weak in French, but the final syllable '-aient' receives a slight emphasis.
Syllables
trans — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. cen — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. daient — Closed syllable, imperfect verb ending.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Avoid Single Intervocalic Consonant Rule
Avoid leaving a single consonant between two vowels.
- Nasal vowel pronunciation can vary slightly.
- Liaison possibilities with the 'd' in 'daient'.
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