transpirations
The French noun 'transpirations' is divided into four syllables (trans-pi-ra-tions) with stress on the final syllable. It follows standard French syllabification rules, maximizing onsets and dividing around vowels. Its structure is consistent with similar French words.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of breathing out; evaporation from the skin or a plant.
Transpirations
“Les transpirations abondantes peuvent indiquer un problème de santé.”
“La transpiration des plantes est essentielle à leur survie.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable ('-tions') in French, as is typical for nouns.
Syllables
trans — Open syllable, containing a nasal vowel.. pi — Open syllable, containing a simple vowel.. ra — Open syllable, containing a simple vowel.. tions — Closed syllable, containing a nasal vowel and a consonant cluster. Stressed syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
French prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable, as seen in 'trans-'.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowels, separating 'trans', 'pi', 'ra', and 'tions'.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally broken up if difficult to pronounce, but the /sjɔ̃/ cluster is acceptable.
- The word follows standard French syllabification rules.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the uvular 'r', but not the syllable division.
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