transformations
The word 'transformations' is divided into four syllables: trans-for-ma-tions. It consists of a Latin-derived prefix 'trans-', root 'form-', and a French nominalizing suffix '-ations'. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ma'. The syllable division follows French rules of maximizing onsets and separating vowel sounds.
Definitions
- 1
Changes in form or appearance; the act of transforming something.
Transformations
“Les transformations de la société sont rapides.”
“Elle a subi de nombreuses transformations physiques.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ma') due to the silent final 's'.
Syllables
trans — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. for — Closed syllable, rounded vowel.. ma — Open syllable, vowel.. tions — Closed syllable, nasal vowel, consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
French favors syllables with consonant onsets.
Vowel Sequences
Each vowel sound generally forms a separate syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are often broken up to create syllables.
- Silent 's' at the end of the word affects stress but not syllable division.
- Nasal vowels influence syllable weight and pronunciation.
- French syllable structure is generally simpler than English.
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