sousprolétariat
The word 'sous-prolétariat' is divided into five syllables: sous-pro-lé-ta-riat. It consists of the prefix 'sous-', the root 'prolétariat', and no suffix. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows the standard French rule of forming syllables around vowel sounds.
Definitions
- 1
The lowest stratum of the proletariat; the most exploited and marginalized members of the working class.
Underproletariat
“Le sous-prolétariat urbain était confronté à des conditions de vie précaires.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable ('riat').
Syllables
sou — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. -pro — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant. Liaison possible.. -lé — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. -ta — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. -riat — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
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Vowel-Consonant Syllabification
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds, with each vowel typically forming the nucleus of a syllable. Consonants are assigned to the adjacent syllable based on pronounceability.
- The hyphenated prefix 'sous-' is treated as a separate morpheme but pronounced as a single unit.
- Liaison possibilities between syllables do not alter the underlying syllabification.
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