sousutilisons
The word 'sous-utilisons' is divided into five syllables: sous-u-ti-li-sons. It consists of the prefix 'sous-', the root 'util-', and the suffix '-isons'. The primary stress falls on the final syllable 'sons'. Syllabification follows standard French rules based on vowel and consonant-vowel combinations.
Definitions
- 1
To underuse, to not make full use of.
To underutilize
“Nous sous-utilisons souvent nos compétences.”
“Il faut cesser de sous-utiliser les énergies renouvelables.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable 'sons'.
Syllables
sous — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. u — Open syllable, very short, often elided.. ti — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. li — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. sons — Closed syllable, nasal vowel, primary stress.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel generally forms a syllable.
Consonant-Vowel Rule
A consonant followed by a vowel typically forms a syllable.
Initial Consonant Cluster Rule
Initial consonant clusters are permitted.
Stress Rule
In French verbs, the final syllable is often stressed.
- Possible elision of 's' in 'sous' in rapid speech.
- Nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ doesn't affect syllabification.
- Prefix 'sous-' doesn't create unusual challenges.
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