sousutilise
The verb 'sous-utilisiez' is divided into five syllables: sou-s-u-ti-li-se. It's composed of the prefix 'sous-', the root 'utilis-', and the suffix '-iez'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Liaison between 'sous' and 'utilisiez' is possible, creating a complex syllable onset. Syllabification adheres to standard French rules.
Definitions
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To underutilize, to not make full use of.
To underutilize
“Vous sous-utilisiez vos compétences.”
“Il sous-utilisait son potentiel.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable ('se'). French stress is generally on the final syllable of a phrase.
Syllables
sou — Open syllable, part of the prefix.. s-u — Syllable created by liaison, complex onset.. ti — Closed syllable, part of the root.. li — Closed syllable, part of the root.. se — Closed syllable, part of the root and suffix.
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Vowel-Initial Syllables
Syllables begin with vowels.
Consonant-Vowel Division
Syllables are divided between consonants and vowels.
Liaison Rule
Liaison creates a new syllable onset.
- Liaison between 'sous' and 'utilisiez' affects syllable structure.
- The conditional tense ending '-iez' follows standard syllabification rules.
- The prefix 'sous-' is consistently treated as a single syllable unit.
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