transmigrasjons
Syllables
trans-mi-gra-sjons
Pronunciation
/tʁɑ̃s.mi.ɡʁa.sjɔ̃/
Stress
0001
Morphemes
trans- + migr- + -ations
The word 'transmigrations' is divided into four syllables: trans-mi-gra-sjons. It's a borrowed word with a Latin root, and its syllabification follows French rules prioritizing open syllables and resolving consonant clusters. Stress falls on the final syllable, though it's relatively weak. The '-tion' suffix is a common feature in French nouns.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of migrating; movement from one region or country to another.
Migrations
“Les transmigations de population ont augmenté ces dernières années.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable /sjɔ̃/, though it's less pronounced than in English. French stress is generally weaker and more evenly distributed.
Syllables
trans — Open syllable, consonant cluster at the beginning.. mi — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. gra — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. sjons — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'sj' followed by nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
French favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up to create open syllables, but not always.
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV) Pattern
Syllables are typically divided between consonants in a VCV pattern.
Final Consonant Rule
A final consonant typically closes the syllable.
- The word is a borrowing from English, so its syllabification is influenced by French adaptations of English phonology.
- The pronunciation of nasal vowels may vary slightly by region.
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