transitionnelle
Syllables
tran-si-tion-nel-le
Pronunciation
/tʁɑ̃.si.sjɔ̃.nɛl/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
trans- + ition + -nelle
The word 'transitionnelle' is divided into five syllables: tran-si-tion-nel-le. It features a Latin-derived prefix and root, with a French suffix. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The 'tion' cluster is treated as a single unit, a common exception in French syllabification.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or characteristic of a transition; transitional.
Transitional
“Une phase transitionnelle.”
“Une société transitionnelle.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('nel'). The stress pattern is typical for French adjectives.
Syllables
tran — Open syllable, onset 'tʁ', nucleus 'ɑ̃'. si — Closed syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'i', coda ''. tion — Closed syllable, complex onset 'sj', nucleus 'ɔ̃', coda ''. nel — Closed syllable, onset 'n', nucleus 'ɛ', coda 'l'. le — Closed syllable, onset 'l', nucleus 'ə', coda ''
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Syllables attempt to have a consonant as their onset whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless part of a recognized cluster.
Treat Complex Onsets as Units
Consonant clusters are treated as single onset units.
- The 'tion' cluster is a common exception to the rule against ending syllables with consonants.
- Nasal vowels do not affect syllabification rules.
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