transfiguras
The word 'transfigurasse' is divided into four syllables: trans-fi-gu-ras. It consists of the Latin prefix 'trans-', the root 'figur-', and the French suffix '-asse'. Stress is on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, avoiding breaking consonant clusters where possible.
Definitions
- 1
to transform
to transform
“S'il avait su, il se serait transfiguré.”
- 2
to change in appearance
to change in appearance
“S'il avait su, il se serait transfiguré.”
Stress pattern
Stress is relatively weak and evenly distributed, with a slight emphasis on the final syllable ('ras'). French generally stresses the last syllable of a word or phrase.
Syllables
trans — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. fi — Open syllable, simple vowel.. gu — Open syllable, 'gu' digraph.. ras — Open syllable, final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-based Syllabification
French syllabification prioritizes vowel sounds. Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are avoided unless they can be pronounced as separate syllables. In 'trans', the vowel sound separates the prefix.
Digraph Pronunciation
Digraphs like 'gu' are pronounced as a single unit, influencing syllable division.
- The nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ in 'trans' requires careful consideration. The 'gu' sequence is a common French digraph with a specific pronunciation.
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