transgresseraiss
Syllables
trans-gres-se-rais-s
Pronunciation
/tʁɑ̃.ɡʁɛ.se.ʁe/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
trans- + gress- + -erais
The word 'transgresserais' is divided into five syllables: trans-gres-se-rais-s. It's a first-person singular conditional verb form derived from the Latin root 'gress-' meaning 'to step'. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding single consonant onsets.
Definitions
- 1
To transgress, in the conditional mood. To *would* transgress.
I would transgress.
“Je ne transgresserais jamais tes règles.”
“Si j'avais le pouvoir, je transgresserais les lois injustes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('gres-'). French stress is less prominent than in English but still discernible.
Syllables
trans — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster, nasal vowel.. gres — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster, stressed syllable.. se — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. rais — Open syllable, vowel-initial, schwa vowel.. s — Final consonant, forms a syllable with the preceding vowel.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
French prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Avoid Single Consonant Onsets
A consonant is generally not left as the sole onset of a syllable if it can be grouped with a following vowel.
Vowel-Initial Syllables
Each vowel typically begins a new syllable.
- Nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ in 'trans' requires consideration.
- Uvular 'r' sound in standard French.
- The final 's' is often silent but forms a syllable.
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