sousalimɑ̃ta
The word 'sous-alimentas' is divided into five syllables: sou-sa-li-mɑ̃-ta. It consists of the prefix 'sous-', the root 'aliment-', and the suffix '-as'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows French rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, with a nasal vowel forming its own syllable.
Definitions
- 1
To undernourish, to provide insufficient food.
They undernourish.
“Les conditions de vie difficiles les sous-alimentaient.”
“Il est important de ne pas sous-alimenter les enfants.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable, '-ta', following standard French stress patterns.
Syllables
sou — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sa — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant. Liaison possible.. li — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. mɑ̃ — Nasal syllable, nasal vowel as nucleus.. ta — Closed syllable, consonant followed by vowel, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Attempt to create syllables with consonant onsets.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left as the sole element of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable typically contains a vowel nucleus.
Nasal Vowels
Nasal vowels form their own syllables.
- Elision of 'sous-' in rapid speech is possible but doesn't affect the underlying syllabification.
- Liaison can occur between syllables in connected speech.
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