sousexsploitée
The word 'sous-exploitée' is divided into four syllables: sous-ex-sploi-tée. It consists of the prefix 'sous-', the root 'exploit-', and the suffix '-ée'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and avoids breaking consonant clusters, while considering the liaison between 'sous' and 'exploitée'.
Definitions
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Underutilized, under-exploited
Underutilized, under-exploited
“Cette ressource est sous-exploitée.”
“Les compétences de l'employé étaient sous-exploitées.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable, '-tée', which is typical for French adjectives.
Syllables
sous — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. The 's' is pronounced /z/ due to liaison.. ex — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Part of the root 'exploit'.. sploi — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster and a vowel. Part of the root 'exploit'.. tée — Closed syllable, containing a consonant and a vowel. The 't' is silent in standard pronunciation, but influences the preceding vowel. Stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are kept together unless they can be naturally separated in pronunciation.
Liaison Consideration
Liaison between words affects the pronunciation and can influence syllabification.
- The liaison between 'sous' and 'exploitée' is a key consideration.
- The silent 't' in 'exploitée' influences the preceding vowel sound.
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