transpositions
The word 'transpositions' is divided into four syllables: trans-po-si-tions. It's a noun of Latin origin, with stress on the third syllable ('si'). Syllable division follows French rules of onset maximization and vowel-consonant separation.
Definitions
- 1
The act of changing the order or position of things.
Transpositions
“Les transpositions génétiques peuvent être dangereuses.”
“Il y a eu des transpositions dans les données.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('si'). French stress is generally weaker than in English, but still discernible.
Syllables
trans — Open syllable, onset cluster 'tr', nasal vowel.. po — Open syllable, onset cluster 'sp'. si — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. tions — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster, nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
French tends to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable. This applies to 'tr' and 'sp'.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are generally divided between vowels and consonants, unless a consonant cluster is present.
Final Consonant Clusters
Final consonant clusters are often treated as a single syllable or divided based on sonority.
- The pronunciation of nasal vowels can vary slightly depending on regional accents.
- The final 's' is always pronounced in standard French.
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