souspeuplement
The word 'sous-peuplement' is divided into four syllables: sous-peu-ple-ment. It consists of the prefix 'sous-', the root 'peuple-', and the suffix '-ment'. The primary stress falls on the final syllable '-ment'. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and allows for consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A state of underpopulation; a population density lower than desired or expected.
Underpopulation
“Le gouvernement s'inquiète du sous-peuplement de certaines régions rurales.”
“Le sous-peuplement peut entraîner des difficultés économiques.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable, '-ment'.
Syllables
sous — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'u'. peu — Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'œ'. ple — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'ə'. ment — Closed syllable, nasal vowel nucleus 'ɑ̃', stressed syllable
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are permitted at the beginning and end of syllables.
Suffix Rule
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The 'peu' syllable can be elided in rapid speech, but the syllabification remains consistent for analysis.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may occur, but do not affect syllable division.
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