sousévaluassions
Syllables
sous-é-va-lu-as-sions
Pronunciation
/su.ze.va.lɥa.sjɔ̃/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
sous- + évalu- + -assions
The word 'sous-évaluassions' is a verb form divided into six syllables: sous-é-va-lu-as-sions. It consists of the prefix 'sous-', the root 'évalu-', and the suffix '-assions'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding breaking consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
To underestimate; to undervalue.
To underestimate; to undervalue.
“Nous sous-évaluassions son intelligence.”
“Ils pensaient que nous sous-évaluassions les risques.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable ('sions') in French, as is typical for phrases and breath groups.
Syllables
sous — Open syllable, containing the prefix.. é — Open syllable, part of the root.. va — Open syllable, part of the root.. lu — Open syllable, part of the root, containing a semi-vowel.. as — Closed syllable, part of the suffix.. sions — Closed syllable, containing a nasal vowel and the suffix ending.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open (e.g., 'sous-').
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless complex (e.g., 'é-va-').
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are usually separated into different syllables (e.g., 'é-va-').
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are often treated as separate syllables (e.g., 'sous-').
- The 'ss' cluster is treated as a single consonant.
- The imperfect subjunctive ending '-assions' is a complex morpheme.
- Liaison possibilities do not affect written syllable division.
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