sousalimentâmes
Syllables
sous-a-li-men-tâ-mes
Pronunciation
/su.za.li.mɑ̃.me/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
sous- + aliment- + -âmes
The verb 'sous-alimentâmes' (we underfed) is divided into six syllables: sous-a-li-men-tâ-mes, with primary stress on '-tâ-'. It's composed of the prefix 'sous-', root 'aliment-', and suffix '-âmes'. Syllabification follows standard French rules based on vowel and consonant sequences.
Definitions
- 1
To underfeed, to provide insufficient nourishment.
We underfed.
“Les prisonniers furent sous-alimentâmes pendant des semaines.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable, 'tâ'.
Syllables
sous — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.. li — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. men — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. tâ — Closed syllable, nasal vowel, primary stress.. mes — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Each vowel generally forms a separate syllable.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
A consonant followed by a vowel typically forms a syllable.
Nasal Vowels
Nasal vowels (ɑ̃, ɛ̃, ɔ̃, œ̃) usually form the nucleus of a closed syllable.
Stress Placement
Stress generally falls on the last syllable of a phrase or word, unless that syllable contains a schwa (e), in which case stress falls on the preceding syllable.
- The circumflex accent on 'â' is a historical marker and affects pronunciation but doesn't alter syllabification.
- Nasal vowels require careful consideration as they form closed syllables.
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