transfigurations
Syllables
trans-fi-gu-ra-tions
Pronunciation
/tʁɑ̃s.fi.ɡy.ʁa.sjɔ̃/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
trans- + fig- + -urations
The word 'transfigurations' is divided into five syllables: trans-fi-gu-ra-tions. It consists of a Latin-derived prefix 'trans-', root 'fig-', and a French suffix '-urations'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of transforming in appearance or character.
Transformations
“Les transfigurations de la nature sont fascinantes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-tions'. A secondary stress is present on 'fi'.
Syllables
trans — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. fi — Open syllable, vowel sound.. gu — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ra — Open syllable, vowel sound.. tions — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster, nasal vowel, primary stress.
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are generally open.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are typically divided into separate syllables.
- Pronunciation of nasal vowels may vary regionally, but does not affect syllabification.
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