transformation
Syllables
trans-for-ma-tion
Pronunciation
/tʁɑ̃s.fɔʁ.ma.sjɔ̃/
Stress
0001
Morphemes
trans- + form- + -ation
The word 'transformation' in French is divided into four syllables: trans-for-ma-tion. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's a noun derived from Latin roots with a prefix, root, and suffix. Syllable division follows the rules of vowel-following consonants and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A marked change in form, nature, or appearance.
Change, metamorphosis, conversion
“La transformation de la ville est impressionnante.”
“Il a subi une transformation radicale.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable ('tion') in French, as is typical for nouns.
Syllables
trans — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. for — Open syllable, following consonant.. ma — Open syllable, following consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Following Consonant
Syllables are generally divided after vowels to avoid stranded consonants.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone to begin a syllable unless part of a digraph.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress falls on the final syllable in French.
- Nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ pronunciation can vary regionally.
- Uvular 'r' sound /ʁ/ can be challenging for non-native speakers.
- Possible elision of 'trans-' in rapid speech.
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