soussalimɑ̃tɔ̃
Syllables
sous-sa-li-mɑ̃-tɔ̃
Pronunciation
/su.za.li.mɑ̃.tɔ̃/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
sous- + aliment- + -ons
The word 'sous-alimentons' is divided into five syllables: sous-sa-li-mɑ̃-tɔ̃. It consists of the prefix 'sous-', the root 'aliment-', and the suffix '-ons'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows the vowel-consonant rule, nasal vowel rule, and consonant cluster rule.
Definitions
- 1
To provide insufficient food or nourishment to.
We undernourish.
“Nous sous-alimentons les animaux de la ferme.”
“Il est important de ne pas sous-alimenter les enfants.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable (/tɔ̃/) as is typical in French.
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 — Closed syllable with nasal vowel.. tɔ̃ — Closed syllable with nasal vowel, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, with following consonants belonging to the same syllable.
Nasal Vowel Rule
Nasal vowels form the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Permissible consonant clusters are not broken.
- The presence of nasal vowels influences syllable weight and pronunciation.
- The consonant cluster '-lm-' is permissible and doesn't require separation.
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