transfiguration
Syllables
trans-fi-gu-ra-tion
Pronunciation
/tʁɑ̃sfiɡyʁasjɔ̃/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
trans- + figur- + -ation
The word 'transfiguration' is divided into five syllables: trans-fi-gu-ra-tion. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's a noun of Latin origin, composed of the prefix 'trans-', the root 'figur-', and the suffix '-ation'. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding single initial consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A change in form or appearance; a metamorphosis.
Transformation
“La transfiguration de la ville était spectaculaire.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable ('-tion') in French, as is typical for nouns.
Syllables
trans — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. fi — Open syllable.. gu — Open syllable, semi-vowel 'u' following 'g'.. ra — Open syllable.. tion — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Avoid Single Initial Consonants
French avoids starting a syllable with a single consonant if possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Common consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The word is a loanword and has been adapted to French phonological rules.
- The 'g' before 'u' is pronounced as a soft 'g' (/ɡy/).
- Slight regional variations in vowel quality may occur.
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