sousexploittèrent
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
- 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
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.
Word Parts
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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.
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