soutilisas
The word 'sous-utilisassent' is divided into four syllables: sou-ti-li-sas. It consists of the prefix 'sous-', the root 'utilis-', and the suffix '-assent'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, with consonants between vowels assigned to the following syllable.
Definitions
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They were underusing, they used to underutilize.
They were underutilizing.
“Les ressources étaient disponibles, mais ils ne les sous-utilisassent pas.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable ('sas') in French.
Syllables
sou — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ti — Open syllable, vowel-consonant-vowel pattern.. li — Open syllable, vowel-consonant-vowel pattern.. sas — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Consonants between vowels are typically assigned to the following syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable by a vowel sound.
- Silent 's' at the beginning of 'sous-' in connected speech.
- Potential variations in pronunciation of the double 's' in '-assent'.
- Liaison possibilities with the following word.
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