transpercements
Syllables
trans-per-ce-ments
Pronunciation
/tʁɑ̃.s‿pɛʁ.sə.mɑ̃/
Stress
0010
Morphemes
trans- + perc- + -ements
The word 'transpercements' is divided into four syllables: trans-per-ce-ments. It consists of the prefix 'trans-', the root 'perc-', and the suffix '-ements'. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The silent 's' and potential liaison are key phonetic features.
Definitions
- 1
Penetrations, piercings, perforations.
Penetrations
“Les transpercements de la roche étaient nécessaires pour construire le tunnel.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ce') due to the silent 's' at the end of the word.
Syllables
trans — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant. Silent 's' at the end.. per — Closed syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. ce — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant. Liaison possible.. ments — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster. Silent 's' at the end.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are typically divided after vowels, creating open syllables where possible.
Consonant-Vowel
Syllables are divided before vowels, separating consonant clusters if necessary.
Silent Letters
Silent letters are included in the written syllable division, even if they are not pronounced.
- The silent 's' at the end of the plural form influences stress placement.
- Liaison between syllables can occur in connected speech.
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