sousexplotasion
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
- 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
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.
Word Parts
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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.
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