transportables
Syllables
trans-por-ta-bles
Pronunciation
/tʁɑ̃.spɔʁ.tabl(ə)/
Stress
0001
Morphemes
trans- + port- + -able-s
The word 'transportables' is divided into four syllables: trans-por-ta-bles. It's an adjective derived from Latin roots, with stress on the final syllable. Syllable division follows French rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. The silent 's' and potential schwa reduction are notable phonetic features.
Definitions
- 1
Capable of being transported; portable.
Transportable, portable
“Les marchandises transportables.”
“Ce matériel est facilement transportable.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable ('bles') in standard French.
Syllables
trans — Open syllable with a nasal vowel.. por — Closed syllable with a consonant cluster.. ta — Open syllable with a simple vowel-consonant structure.. bles — Closed syllable with a consonant cluster and a schwa.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Assign consonants to the onset of the following syllable whenever possible.
Onset-Rime Division
Divide syllables into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Avoid leaving consonants at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a consonant cluster.
- The final 's' is silent, which can affect perceived syllable boundaries.
- The schwa sound in the final syllable is often reduced or elided in rapid speech.
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