transportasion
Syllables
tra-ns-por-ta-sion
Pronunciation
/tʁɑ̃.spɔʁ.ta.sjɔ̃/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
trans- + port- + -ation
The word 'transportation' in French is divided into five syllables: tra-ns-por-ta-sion. Stress falls on the final syllable. The syllabification follows vowel-based rules, considering consonant clusters and nasal vowels. The word is a feminine noun derived from Latin roots.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of moving people or goods from one place to another.
transport
“Les transports en commun sont souvent bondés.”
“Le coût du transport a augmenté.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable ('sion') in French.
Syllables
tra — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ns — Closed syllable, nasal vowel and consonant.. por — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ta — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. sion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster and nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Consonants are assigned to the nearest vowel.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel are generally grouped into the following syllable.
Nasal Vowel Rule
Nasal vowels are formed by the vowel and the following 'n' or 'm', influencing syllabification.
- The final 'n' in '-tion' is often silent but affects vowel pronunciation.
- Regional variations may exhibit a slightly more pronounced final 'n'.
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