soustraitasse
The word 'sous-traitasse' is divided into three syllables: sous-trai-tasse. It consists of the prefix 'sous-', the root 'trait-', and the suffix '-asse'. The primary stress falls on the final syllable 'tasse'. Syllabification follows the rules of maximizing onsets and preserving vowel clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Imperfect subjunctive of *sous-traiter* (to subcontract).
would subcontract
“Si j'avais plus de fonds, je sous-traiterais davantage.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable 'tasse'.
Syllables
sous — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant. Final 's' is often silent.. trai — Open syllable, vowel cluster followed by consonant.. tasse — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant. Primary stress.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Clusters
Vowel clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Avoid Single-Consonant Onsets
Avoid creating syllables that begin with a single consonant if possible.
- The silent 's' in 'sous' does not affect the orthographic syllabification.
- Potential regional variations in vowel quality do not alter the syllable division.
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