sousalimɑ̃tât
The word 'sous-alimentât' is divided into five syllables: sou-sa-li-mɑ̃-tât. It consists of the prefix 'sous-', the root 'aliment-', and the suffix '-ât'. Stress falls on the final syllable '-tât'. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules and considers the liaison between 'sous' and 'alimentât'.
Definitions
- 1
To undernourish, to provide insufficient food.
To undernourish
“Le pays sous-alimentât une grande partie de sa population.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-tât', as is typical in French.
Syllables
sou — Open syllable, onset consonant 's', vowel 'u'. sa — Open syllable, onset consonant 'z' (due to liaison), vowel 'a'. li — Open syllable, onset consonant 'l', vowel 'i'. mɑ̃ — Nasal syllable, onset consonant 'm', nasal vowel 'ɑ̃'. tât — Closed syllable, onset consonant 't', vowel 'a', stressed syllable
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Liaison
Liaison between words creates a new syllable onset, influencing the syllabification.
Closed Syllable Formation
A syllable is closed when it ends with a consonant, as in '-tât'.
- The liaison between 'sous' and 'alimentât' is crucial for accurate syllabification.
- Regional variations in liaison may affect syllable count.
- The final 't' is generally silent unless followed by a vowel.
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