sousestimeras
Syllables
sou-s-es-ti-me-ras
Pronunciation
/su.z‿e.sti.me.ʁa/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
sous- + estim- + -eras
The word 'sous-estimeras' is divided into six syllables: sou-s-es-ti-me-ras. It consists of the prefix 'sous-', the root 'estim-', and the suffix '-eras'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and considers liaison.
Definitions
- 1
To underestimate; to assess something as being of lesser value or importance than it actually is.
To underestimate
“Tu sous-estimeras la difficulté de cette tâche.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-ras', typical of French.
Syllables
sou — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'ou'. s — Open syllable, liaison with following vowel. es — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'e'. ti — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'i'. me — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'e'. ras — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, consonant coda
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonants are separated by vowels to form syllables.
Liaison Rule
Consonants at the end of one word link to vowels at the beginning of the next, affecting syllabification.
- Liaison between 'sous' and 'estimer' affects pronunciation and perceived syllabification.
- Final 's' is silent but influences liaison.
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