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sous-exploitation

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
17 characters
French
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5syllables

sousexplotasion

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

sous-ex-plo-ta-sion

Pronunciation

/su.z‿ɛk.splwa.ta.sjɔ̃/

Stress

000010

Morphemes

sous- + exploitation

The word 'sous-exploitation' is divided into six syllables: sous-ex-plo-ta-sion. It consists of the prefix 'sous-', the root 'exploitation', and exhibits final syllable stress. Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel clusters, with a notable impact from liaison.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The action or state of underutilizing or exploiting something insufficiently.

    Under-exploitation

    La sous-exploitation des ressources naturelles est un problème majeur.

    Il y a une sous-exploitation du potentiel touristique de la région.

Stress pattern

Stress falls on the final syllable '-sion' in standard French.

Syllables

6
sou/su/
-s/z/
-ex/ɛk/
-plo/plwa/
-ta/ta/
-sion/sjɔ̃/

sou Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. -s Syllable created by liaison, consonant onset.. -ex Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. -plo Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. -ta Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. -sion Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant cluster.

Maximize Onsets

Attempt to create syllables with consonant onsets whenever possible.

Vowel-Consonant Division

Divide between vowel and consonant sounds.

Liaison Rule

Account for the creation of syllables due to liaison.

  • The liaison between 'sous' and 'exploitation' is a key consideration.
  • French syllable structure generally avoids consonant clusters at the end of syllables, but nasal consonants are common.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025

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