transgressâtes
The word 'transgressâtes' is divided into four syllables: trans-gres-sâ-tes. It's the 2nd person plural imperfect subjunctive of 'transgresser', with stress on the third syllable ('sâ-'). The syllabification follows French rules of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel nuclei, while accounting for the nasal vowel and silent final consonant.
Definitions
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2nd person plural imperfect subjunctive of 'transgresser'
(You all) would transgress
“Si vous transgressâtes les règles, il y aurait des conséquences.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sâ-').
Syllables
trans — Open syllable, nasal vowel nucleus, onset 'tr'. gres — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'ɛ', coda 's'. sâ — Open, stressed syllable, vowel nucleus 'a'. tes — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'e', coda 's'
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonants are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Vowel as Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Respect Vowel Clusters
Vowel clusters are generally kept within the same syllable.
- Silent final 's' does not affect syllabification.
- Nasal vowels influence syllable structure.
- Regional variations in pronunciation of the final 's' may exist.
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