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sous-exploitèrent

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

4 syllables
17 characters
French
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4syllables

sousexploittèrent

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

sous-ex-ploit-tèrent

Pronunciation

/su.z‿ɛk.splwa.tɛʁ/

Stress

0001

Morphemes

sous- + exploit- + -èrent

The word 'sous-exploitèrent' is divided into four syllables: sous-ex-ploit-tèrent. It consists of the prefix 'sous-', the root 'exploit-', and the suffix '-èrent'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based and consonant-vowel division rules, with consideration for liaison and the silent final 't'.

Definitions

verb
  1. 1

    They exploited, they used to their advantage.

    They exploited.

    Les colons sous-exploitèrent les ressources naturelles.

Stress pattern

Stress falls on the last syllable ('tèrent') in French, following the general rule for rhythmic groups.

Syllables

4
sous/su/
ex/ɛk/
ploit/plwa/
tèrent/tɛʁ/

sous Open syllable, ending in a vowel.. ex Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. ploit Closed syllable, containing a diphthong.. tèrent Closed syllable, ending in a consonant. Final 't' is silent.

Vowel-Based Division

Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.

Consonant-Vowel Division

Consonants typically separate when followed by a vowel.

Avoid Breaking Pronounceable Clusters

Consonant clusters that form a single pronounceable unit are kept together.

  • Liaison between 'sous' and 'exploitèrent' is common.
  • The final 't' in 'tèrent' is silent but affects syllabification.
  • The word is archaic and rarely used in modern spoken French.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/6/2025

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