Hyphenation ofcommotionnerais

Analysis of "commotionnerais" (French)

1. Pronunciation: The word "commotionnerais" is pronounced with a relatively complex sequence of sounds, typical of French verb conjugations. The 'r' is a uvular fricative.

2. Syllable Division: Applying French syllabification rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and avoid syllable-initial consonant clusters where possible, we arrive at the following division.

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: com- (Latin, meaning 'together', 'with') - intensifier.
• Root: motion- (Latin motio meaning 'movement') - core meaning related to movement or disturbance.
• Suffix: -tionner- (French, verbal suffix forming a verb from a noun, often indicating an action related to the noun) - verb forming suffix.
• Suffix: -ais (French, first-person singular imperfect subjunctive ending) - indicates person, number, tense, and mood.

4. Stress Identification: The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable (second to last).

5. Phonetic Transcription: /kɔ.mɔ.sjɔ.ne.ʁe/

6. Edge Case Review: French syllabification generally avoids leaving a single consonant between vowels. This rule is followed here.

7. Grammatical Role: "Commotionnerais" is the first-person singular imperfect subjunctive of the verb "commotionner". The syllabification remains consistent regardless of the verb's tense or mood.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: To disturb, agitate, or upset. To cause emotional turmoil.
• Translation: To disturb, to agitate, to upset.
• Grammatical Category: Verb (Imperfect Subjunctive)
• Synonyms: Perturber, troubler, émeuvoir
• Antonyms: Apaiser, calmer, rassurer
• Examples: "Je me demandais si je ne le commotionnerais pas avec mes paroles." (I wondered if I wouldn't upset him with my words.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• nationaux: na-ti-o-naux - Similar vowel sequences and nasal vowels. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
• occasionner: o-ca-si-ɔ-ner - Similar consonant clusters and vowel sounds. Stress on the antepenultimate syllable.
• information: ɛ̃.fɔʁ.ma.sjɔ̃ - Demonstrates the tendency to break up consonant clusters around vowel sounds. Stress on the antepenultimate syllable.

Syllable Breakdown Details:

• co-: /kɔ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllable starts with a vowel. No exceptions.
• mmo-: /mɔ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllable starts with a vowel. Potential exception: Geminate consonant 'mm' is common in French and doesn't prevent syllable division.
• tio-: /sjɔ/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant cluster 'ti' followed by a vowel. No exceptions.
• nne-: /ne/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllable starts with a vowel. No exceptions.
• rais: /ʁe/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant 'r' followed by a vowel. No exceptions.

Exceptions/Special Cases:

• The geminate consonant 'mm' doesn't create a syllable on its own.
• The 'r' sound is a uvular fricative, which is a characteristic of French pronunciation.

Division Rules Applied:

1. Vowel-Initial Syllable: Syllables generally begin with a vowel sound.
2. Consonant Cluster Rule: Consonant clusters are broken up to create syllables around vowel sounds.
3. Avoid Single Intervocalic Consonant: French avoids leaving a single consonant between vowels.