surexplositions
Syllables
su-re-xplo-si-tions
Pronunciation
/sy.ʁɛk.splwa.sjɔ̃/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
sur- + exploit- + -ations
The word 'surexploitations' is divided into five syllables: su-re-xplo-si-tions. It consists of the prefix 'sur-', the root 'exploit-', and the suffix '-ations'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Excessive or abusive exploitation of resources, people, or a situation.
Over-exploitation(s)
“Les surexploitations des ressources naturelles sont un problème majeur.”
“Il dénonce les surexploitations des travailleurs.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the final syllable '-tions', as is typical in French.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, initial syllable.. re — Open syllable, vowel between consonants.. xplo — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'spl'.. si — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.. tions — Closed syllable, final syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided before a vowel following a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables are often divided before a vowel following a consonant.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation.
- The 'sur-' prefix is generally treated as a single unit.
- The nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ in the final syllable doesn't affect the syllabification process.
- Liaison with the following word could slightly alter the perceived syllable boundaries.
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