sous‿utilisasse
Syllables
sou-s‿u-ti-lis-as-se
Pronunciation
/su.z‿y.ti.lis.as/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
sous- + utilis- + -asse
The word 'sous-utilisasse' is syllabified as sou-s‿u-ti-lis-as-se, with stress on the final syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'sous-', the root 'utilis-', and the suffix '-asse'. Syllable division follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and considering liaison possibilities.
Definitions
- 1
To underuse, to not make full use of.
To underutilize.
“Il souhaitait que l'entreprise sous-utilisasse ses ressources.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-asse'.
Syllables
sou — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. s‿u — Syllable formed by liaison, vowel following 's' in 'sous'. ti — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. lis — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. as — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. se — Closed syllable, consonant at the end.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are generally open syllables.
Liaison Rule
When a word ending in a consonant is followed by a word beginning with a vowel, a liaison may occur, creating a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken up based on vowel sounds.
- The pronunciation of 'sous' can vary depending on the following word (liaison or no liaison).
- Regional variations in the degree of liaison.
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