transversalement
Syllables
trans-ver-sa-le-ment
Pronunciation
/tʁɑ̃.s‿vɛʁ.sa.lə.mɑ̃/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
trans- + versal- + -alement
The word 'transversalement' is an adverb formed from a Latin root with French suffixes. It is divided into five syllables: trans-ver-sa-le-ment, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
In a transverse or crosswise manner; diagonally; across.
Transversely, diagonally, across.
“Il a coupé le bois transversalement.”
“Les fibres étaient disposées transversalement.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ver-sa-le-'). The final syllable receives a slight emphasis but is less prominent.
Syllables
trans — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ver — Open syllable, contains a voiced fricative.. sa — Open syllable, simple vowel sound.. le — Open syllable, schwa sound.. ment — Closed syllable, nasal vowel, adverbial suffix.
Word Parts
Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are generally open.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are typically divided into separate syllables.
Suffixes
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- Potential liaison between 'trans-' and 'versalement' in fluent speech.
- Nasal vowel pronunciation is standard and doesn't affect syllabification.
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