sousentendredons
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
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-dons', typical of French.
Syllables
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.
Word Parts
Similar Words
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.
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