sousproduction
The word 'sous-production' is divided into four syllables: sous-pro-duc-tion. It consists of the prefix 'sous-', the root 'produ-', and the suffix '-ction'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows the standard French rules of dividing before each vowel sound and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
The act of producing something in a limited quantity or at a lower rate than expected or desired.
Underproduction
“La sous-production de blé a entraîné une hausse des prix.”
“L'entreprise a connu une période de sous-production en raison de la grève.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-tion', which is typical for French nouns.
Syllables
sous — Open syllable, consisting of a vowel and a consonant.. pro — Open syllable, consisting of a consonant and a vowel.. duc — Closed syllable, consisting of a consonant cluster, a vowel, and a consonant.. tion — Coda syllable, consisting of a consonant, a vowel, and a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are divided before each vowel sound.
Maximizing Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally maintained as onsets.
Final Syllable Stress
Stress typically falls on the final syllable in French.
- The hyphen in 'sous-production' is an orthographic convention and doesn't affect syllabification.
- Regional variations might cause slight vowel reductions, but the syllable division remains consistent.
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