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sous-entendions

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
15 characters
French
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5syllables

sousentendredons

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

sous-en-ten-dre-dons

Pronunciation

/su.z‿ɑ̃.tɑ̃.dʁɔ̃/

Stress

00001

Morphemes

sous- + entend- + -ions

The word 'sous-entendions' is divided into five syllables: sous-en-ten-dre-dons. It consists of the prefix 'sous-', the root 'entend-', and the suffix '-ions'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant breaks, with consideration for optional liaison.

Definitions

verb
  1. 1

    To imply, to hint at, to suggest indirectly.

    To imply, to hint at.

    Il sous-entendait qu'il était mécontent.

    Nous sous-entendions que la situation était grave.

Stress pattern

Stress falls on the final syllable '-dons', typical of French.

Syllables

5
sou/su/
s-en/z‿ɑ̃/
ten/tɑ̃/
dre/dʁɔ̃/
dons/dɔ̃/

sou Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. s-en Open syllable with liaison, nasal vowel nucleus.. ten Closed syllable, nasal vowel nucleus.. dre Closed syllable, nasal vowel nucleus.. dons Closed syllable, nasal vowel nucleus.

Vowel Nucleus Rule

Each vowel sound forms the nucleus of a syllable.

Liaison Rule

Final consonants of one word can link to initial vowels of the next, creating a single syllable.

Consonant Cluster Rule

Consonant clusters are generally not broken unless they represent distinct pronunciation units.

  • Optional liaison between 'sous' and 'entendions'.
  • Nasal vowel pronunciation requires careful transcription.
  • Regional variations in liaison may affect syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

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