sousestimɛrɛ̃rent
Syllables
sous-e-sti-mɛ-rɛ̃-rent
Pronunciation
/su.z‿e.sti.mɛʁ.ɛ̃/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
sous- + estim- + -èrent
The word 'sous-estimèrent' is divided into six syllables: sous-e-sti-mɛ-rɛ̃-rent. It consists of the prefix 'sous-', the root 'estim-', and the suffix '-èrent'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllable division follows standard French rules of vowel separation and consonant cluster handling, with consideration for liaison.
Definitions
- 1
To underestimate; to judge something as being less important or valuable than it actually is.
To underestimate
“Il a sous-estimé la difficulté de la tâche.”
“Nous avons sous-estimé son intelligence.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-rent', though it is less prominent than in English. The first five syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
sous — Open syllable, initial syllable.. e — Open syllable, liaison with following syllable.. sti — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. mɛ — Open syllable.. rɛ̃ — Nasal syllable, closed syllable.. rent — Closed syllable, final syllable, stress.
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often broken up, but not always.
Liaison Rule
Liaison between words or morphemes can affect syllable boundaries.
- Liaison between 'sous' and 'estimèrent' is crucial for pronunciation.
- Final 't' is silent.
- Nasal vowel pronunciation.
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