sousdéveloppements
Syllables
sous-dé-ve-lop-pe-ments
Pronunciation
/su.de.vɔ.pə.mɑ̃/
Stress
0000001
Morphemes
sous- + développ- + -ements
The word 'sous-développements' is divided into seven syllables: sous-dé-ve-lop-pe-ments. Stress falls on the final syllable '-ments'. It consists of the prefix 'sous-', the root 'développ-', and the suffix '-ements'. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and consonant cluster rules of French phonology.
Definitions
- 1
Lack of development; underdeveloped conditions or areas.
Underdevelopments
“Les sous-développements économiques de la région sont préoccupants.”
“Il faut lutter contre les sous-développements sociaux.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-ments', which is typical for French nouns.
Syllables
sou — Open syllable, initial syllable.. s — Consonant onset for the next syllable.. dé — Open syllable.. ve — Open syllable.. lop — Closed syllable.. pe — Open syllable.. ments — Closed syllable, final syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonants can begin or end a syllable, depending on the surrounding vowels.
- Liaison between 'sous' and 'développements' is possible but doesn't affect syllabification.
- The word follows standard French syllabification rules despite the vowel sequences.
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