transgresseurs
The word 'transgresseurs' is divided into three syllables: trans-gres-seurs. It's a masculine plural noun derived from Latin roots, with stress on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
People who violate laws, rules, or moral codes.
Transgressors
“Les transgresseurs ont été arrêtés par la police.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable ('seurs'), which is typical for French words.
Syllables
trans — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a nasal vowel.. gres — Closed syllable, contains a vowel and a consonant cluster.. seurs — Closed syllable, final syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
trans-
Latin origin, meaning 'across', 'beyond', or 'through'. Modifies the verb's meaning.
gress-
Latin origin (gradī - to step, walk, proceed). Core of the verb 'to transgress'.
-esseurs
Combination of -esse (Latin, forming abstract nouns) and -urs (French, masculine plural marker). Indicates multiple actors performing the action.
Similar Words
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds, creating distinct phonetic units.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable as long as pronunciation allows, avoiding unnecessary syllable breaks.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress typically falls on the final syllable in French words.
- The pronunciation of the nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ in 'trans-' can vary slightly depending on regional accents, but this doesn't affect the syllabification.
- The 'r' sound is a uvular fricative, typical of French pronunciation.
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