soussalimɑ̃te
The word 'sous-alimentais' is divided into five syllables: sous-sa-li-mɑ̃-te. It consists of the prefix 'sous-', the root 'aliment-', and the suffix '-ais'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows French rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
To be undernourished; to provide insufficient nourishment.
To undernourish
“Il sous-alimentait ses plantes.”
“Elle sous-alimentait son chat par erreur.”
ant:bien nourrir
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable ('te'), which is typical for French words.
Syllables
sou — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sa — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. li — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. mɑ̃ — Closed syllable with nasal vowel.. te — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
French prefers syllables with consonant onsets.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are often divided around vowels.
- Nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ in 'mɑ̃' creates a slightly more complex syllable structure, but doesn't alter the basic rules.
- Liaison in connected speech could potentially alter perceived boundaries.
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