sousévaluation
Syllables
sous-é-va-lua-tion
Pronunciation
/su.ze.va.lɥa.sjɔ̃/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
sous- + évalu- + -ation
The word 'sous-évaluation' is divided into five syllables: sous-é-va-lua-tion. It consists of the prefix 'sous-', the root 'évalu-', and the suffix '-ation'. The primary stress falls on the final syllable '-tion'. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, and the word is a feminine noun meaning 'underestimation'.
Definitions
- 1
Underestimation; undervaluation. The act of assigning too low a value to something.
Underestimation, undervaluation
“Il y a une sous-évaluation des risques.”
“La sous-évaluation de son travail l'a blessé.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the final syllable, '-tion', which is typical for French nouns. The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
sous — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. é — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound. The 'é' is a closed mid front vowel.. va — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. lua — Open syllable, containing a semi-vowel and a vowel. The 'u' is pronounced as /ɥ/ before a vowel.. tion — Closed syllable, containing a nasal vowel and a consonant. This syllable receives primary stress.
Word Parts
sous-
From Old French 'sos', ultimately from Latin 'sub-', meaning 'under, below'. Functions as an intensifier.
évalu-
From Old French 'evaluer', from Latin 'evaluare', meaning 'to value, to assess'. Core meaning of the word.
-ation
From Latin '-ationem', a noun-forming suffix. Creates a noun from the verb 'évaluer'.
Similar Words
Vowel-centric Syllabification
French syllabification prioritizes vowels. Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are complex and difficult to pronounce.
Final Syllable Stress
Nouns in French typically have stress on the final syllable.
- The liaison between 'sous' and 'évaluation' is possible in fluent speech but does not affect the syllabification.
- The pronunciation of the schwa /ə/ in 'sous' can vary slightly depending on the speaker and speed of speech.
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