sousexposition
Syllables
sous-ex-po-si-tion
Pronunciation
/su.z‿ɛk.spɔ.zi.sjɔ̃/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
sous- + expos- + -ition
The word 'sous-exposition' is a French noun composed of the prefix 'sous-', the root 'expos-', and the suffix '-ition'. It is divided into five syllables: sous-ex-po-si-tion, with stress on the final syllable '-sion'. The syllabification follows standard French rules of vowel separation and consonant clustering, with consideration for the liaison phenomenon.
Definitions
- 1
Insufficient exposure; under-exposure.
Under-exposure
“La plante souffre d'une sous-exposition à la lumière.”
“Une sous-exposition prolongée peut entraîner des problèmes de santé.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-sion', which is typical for French nouns.
Syllables
sous — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.. ex — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.. po — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.. si — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, containing a nasal vowel and a consonant. Stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Clusters
French generally separates vowel clusters into separate syllables.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable if permissible.
Final Syllable
French words often end in a single vowel or nasal vowel, forming a final syllable.
- The liaison between 'sous' and 'exposition' affects pronunciation and perceived syllabification in connected speech.
- The nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ in the final syllable is a characteristic feature of French.
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