surexploitation
Syllables
su-re-x-plo-i-ta-tion
Pronunciation
/sy.ʁɛk.splwa.ta.sjɔ̃/
Stress
0000001
Morphemes
sur- + exploit- + -ation
The word 'surexploitation' is syllabified as su-re-x-plo-i-ta-tion, with stress on the final syllable '-tion'. It's composed of the prefix 'sur-', the root 'exploit-', and the suffix '-ation'. Syllable division follows French rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Excessive or abusive exploitation.
Overexploitation
“La surexploitation des sols a conduit à la désertification.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-tion', which is typical in French.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel-initial. re — Open syllable, consonant-initial. x — Closed syllable, consonant-initial. plo — Closed syllable, consonant cluster. i — Open syllable, vowel-initial. ta — Open syllable, consonant-initial. tion — Closed syllable, nasal vowel
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
French favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Final Syllable Rule
The final syllable often receives stress and is clearly delineated.
- The 'spl' cluster is treated as a single unit, preventing a division between 's' and 'pl'.
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