suralimentions
Syllables
sur-a-li-men-tions
Pronunciation
/sy.ʁa.li.mɑ̃.sjɔ̃/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
sur- + aliment- + -ions
The word 'suralimentions' is divided into five syllables: sur-a-li-men-tions. It consists of the prefix 'sur-', the root 'aliment-', and the suffix '-ions'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
To overfeed, to overnourish, to supplement the diet.
To overfeed
“Les agriculteurs suralimentent souvent leurs animaux.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable ('tions').
Syllables
sur — Open syllable, consonant cluster 'sr'. a — Open syllable. li — Open syllable. men — Closed syllable, nasal vowel. tions — Closed syllable, nasal vowel
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken after the first consonant if a vowel follows.
Nasal Vowel Rule
Nasal vowels form syllable nuclei.
Final Syllable Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the final syllable.
- The nasal vowels require careful consideration, but they are standard features of the language.
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