sous‿exploitent
Syllables
sou-s‿-ex-ploit-ent
Pronunciation
/su.z‿ɛk.splwa.tɑ̃/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
sous- + exploit- + -ent
The word 'sous-exploitent' is divided into five syllables: sou-s‿-ex-ploit-ent. It consists of the prefix 'sous-', the root 'exploit-', and the suffix '-ent'. Stress falls on the final syllable. The syllabification is influenced by liaison and standard French vowel-centered syllable rules.
Definitions
- 1
To underutilize, to exploit insufficiently.
To under-exploit
“Ils sous-exploitent les ressources naturelles.”
“L'entreprise sous-exploite le potentiel de ses employés.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-ent', typical of French pronunciation.
Syllables
sou — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. s‿ — Liaison syllable, consonant-initial after vowel.. ex — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. ploit — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. ent — Closed syllable, nasal vowel, consonant-final.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centered Syllables
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Liaison
Final consonant of one word merges with initial vowel of the next, forming a single syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless they are overly complex.
- The liaison between 'sous' and 'exploitent' is crucial for accurate syllabification.
- Regional variations in liaison may affect syllable division, but are minimal.
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