sousestimions
The word 'sous-estimions' is divided into six syllables based on vowel sounds and French syllabification rules. It consists of the prefix 'sous-', the root 'estim-', and the suffix '-ions'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Liaison is a potential phonetic feature but doesn't alter the written syllable division.
Definitions
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We were underestimating
We underestimated
“Nous sous-estimions la difficulté de la tâche.”
“Avant, nous sous-estimions l'importance de l'éducation.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-ons', typical of French.
Syllables
sou — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. s — Consonant, potential liaison with following vowel.. es — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ti — Open syllable, vowel-consonant-vowel pattern.. mi — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ons — Closed syllable, nasal vowel at the end.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel
Syllable breaks between vowels when separated by a consonant (e.g., es-ti).
Vowel Grouping
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, avoiding breaking consonant clusters unless complex (e.g., mi-ons).
- Liaison between 'sous' and 'estimions' is possible in fluent speech but doesn't affect syllabification.
- French stress is generally on the final syllable.
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