sousalimantasjɔ̃
Syllables
sou-sa-li-man-ta-sjɔ̃
Pronunciation
/su.za.li.mɑ̃.ta.sjɔ̃/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
sous- + aliment- + -ations
The word 'sous-alimentations' is divided into six syllables: sou-sa-li-man-ta-sjɔ̃. It consists of the prefix 'sous-', the root 'aliment-', and the suffix '-ations'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule, consonant-vowel rule, and considerations for nasal vowels.
Definitions
- 1
A state of malnutrition or inadequate nourishment.
Malnutrition, undernourishment
“Les sous-alimentations sont un problème majeur dans les pays en développement.”
“Elle souffrait de sous-alimentations depuis son enfance.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-sjɔ̃' in accordance with standard French stress patterns.
Syllables
sou — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. sa — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. li — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. man — Closed syllable with nasal vowel.. ta — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. sjɔ̃ — Closed syllable with nasal vowel, stressed syllable.
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each vowel typically forms a syllable.
Consonant-Vowel Rule
Consonants following a vowel typically begin a new syllable.
Nasal Vowel Rule
Nasal vowels create a single syllable unit, influencing the preceding consonant's syllabic affiliation.
- The presence of nasal vowels /ɑ̃/ and /ɔ̃/ influences syllabification.
- French generally avoids syllable-final consonants, but nasal vowels create a natural break.
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