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sous-entendisses

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5 syllables
16 characters
French
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sousentendisses

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

sous-en-ten-dis-ses

Pronunciation

/su.z‿ɑ̃.tɑ̃.dis/

Stress

00001

Morphemes

sous- + entend- + -isses

The word 'sous-entendisses' is divided into five syllables: sous-en-ten-dis-ses. It consists of the prefix 'sous-', the root 'entend-', and the suffix '-isses'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, consonant cluster rules, and accounts for liaison.

Definitions

verb
  1. 1

    To imply, to hint at, to suggest indirectly.

    You (plural) would imply/understand.

    “Ce qu'il a dit sous-entendait une critique.”

    syn:suggérerinsinuerfaire allusion à
    ant:affirmerdéclarerénoncer

Stress pattern

Stress falls on the final syllable '-ses', which is typical for French.

Syllables

5
sous/su/
en/ɑ̃/
ten/tɑ̃/
dis/dis/
ses/sɛs/

sous — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. en — Closed syllable, containing a nasal vowel.. ten — Closed syllable, containing a nasal vowel.. dis — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and two consonants.. ses — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and two consonants. Stressed syllable.

Word Parts

pre

sous-

Old French origin, meaning 'under', functions as an intensifier.

root

entend-

Old French origin, from Latin 'intendere', meaning 'to hear, to understand'.

suf

-isses

Verbal inflectional suffix indicating 2nd person plural imperfect subjunctive.

Similar Words

sous­en­tendscom­prendsen­tends

Vowel-based division

Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open or closed syllables.

Consonant cluster rule

Consonant clusters are kept together unless a vowel sound naturally separates them.

Liaison rule

Liaison creates a syllable bridge between words, influencing pronunciation and syllabification.

  • The liaison between 'sous' and 'entend' requires careful consideration.
  • Nasal vowels influence syllable structure and pronunciation.
  • Regional variations in nasal vowel realization may exist.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025

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