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sous-expression

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

4 syllables
15 characters
French
Enriched
4syllables

sousexpression

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

sous-ex-pres-sion

Pronunciation

/su.z‿ɛk.spʁɛ.sjɔ̃/

Stress

000100

Morphemes

sous- + expression

The word 'sous-expression' is divided into syllables based on maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. It consists of the prefix 'sous-', the root 'expression', and is stressed on the final syllable. The liaison between 'sous' and 'expression' is a key phonetic feature.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A subtle or indirect indication of a feeling, thought, or idea.

    Under-expression, subdued expression

    “Sa tristesse se manifestait par une simple sous-expression de son regard.”

    “L'auteur utilise la sous-expression pour créer une atmosphère de mystère.”

    syn:suggestionallusionnuanceimplicite
    ant:expression franchedéclaration

Stress pattern

Stress falls on the final syllable '-sion' in standard French. The '0' indicates unstressed syllables, and '1' indicates the primary stressed syllable.

Syllables

7
sous/su/
ex/ɛk/
pres/spʁɛ/
sion/sjɔ̃/
ex/ɛk/
pres/spʁɛ/
sion/sjɔ̃/

sous — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.. ex — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.. pres — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant cluster.. sion — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Nasal vowel.. ex — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.. pres — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant cluster.. sion — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Nasal vowel.

Word Parts

pre

sous-

From Latin 'sub-', meaning 'under, below'. Indicates position or degree.

root

expression

From Latin 'expressio', meaning 'a pressing out, utterance'. Core meaning of the word.

Similar Words

sou­ses­ti­ma­tionsou­sa­rinex­pres­sion­nis­me

Consonant Clusters

French avoids leaving a single consonant at the beginning of a syllable. Clusters are broken up to create syllables with onsets.

Vowel Groups

Vowel groups are generally separated into syllables based on the presence of diphthongs or triphthongs.

Liaison

Liaison creates a bridge between words, affecting pronunciation and potentially syllabification in connected speech.

  • The hyphen in 'sous-expression' is orthographic and doesn't directly impact syllabification rules.
  • The liaison between 'sous' and 'expression' is a crucial phonetic feature.
  • Regional variations in the pronunciation of nasal vowels may exist.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

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