surconsommations
Syllables
sur-con-som-ma-ti-ons
Pronunciation
/syʁ.kɔ̃.sɔm.ma.sjɔ̃/
Stress
010101
Morphemes
sur- + consomm- + -ations
The word 'surconsommations' is divided into six syllables: sur-con-som-ma-ti-ons. It consists of the prefix 'sur-', the root 'consomm-', and the suffix '-ations'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ma'). Syllabification follows vowel-based division and maintains consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Excessive consumption of goods or resources.
Overconsumption
“La surconsommation est un problème environnemental majeur.”
“Il faut lutter contre la surconsommation.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ma'). French stress is generally on the final syllable of a phrase, but within a word, it tends to fall on the penultimate syllable, especially in longer words.
Syllables
sur — Open syllable, containing the prefix. Relatively stressed.. con — Open syllable, part of the root. Nasal vowel.. som — Closed syllable, part of the root. Contains a consonant cluster.. ma — Open syllable, part of the root. Relatively stressed.. ti — Open syllable, part of the suffix.. ons — Closed syllable, part of the suffix. Nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are complex.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes typically form separate syllables.
- The 'sur-' prefix is always a separate syllable.
- Nasal vowels /ɔ̃/ and /ɛ̃/ do not influence syllable division.
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