Hyphenation ofcontre-scellerez

Analysis of "contre-scellerez"

1. Pronunciation: The word "contre-scellerez" is pronounced /kɔ̃tʁə.sɛ.lɛ.ʁe/ in standard French.

2. Syllable Division: The syllable division, adhering to the rule of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, is as follows (using only the original letters):

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: contre- (Old French, from Latin contra - against) - adverbial prefix indicating opposition.
• Root: scell- (Old French, from Latin sigillum - seal) - relating to sealing.
• Suffix: -erez (French verbal inflection) - 2nd person singular future tense ending.

4. Stress Identification: The primary stress falls on the final syllable: /kɔ̃tʁə.sɛ.lɛ.ʁe/. French generally has stress on the last syllable of a phrase or breath group.

5. Phonetic Transcription: /kɔ̃tʁə.sɛ.lɛ.ʁe/

6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:

• con-tre: /kɔ̃tʁə/ - Rule: Consonant clusters are generally broken after the first consonant if it's followed by a vowel. The 't' is followed by a vowel, so it's the onset of the second syllable. Exception: Nasal vowels can influence syllabification.
• sel-le-rez: /sɛ.lɛ.ʁe/ - Rule: Vowel-consonant-vowel pattern. Each vowel forms the nucleus of a syllable. The 'l' is part of the onset of the second syllable.
• Exceptions/Special Cases: The nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ in "contre" influences the syllabification, as nasal vowels often create a closed syllable.

7. Edge Case Review: The compound nature of the word (prefix + root) doesn't significantly alter the standard syllabification rules.

8. Grammatical Role: "Contre-scellerez" is exclusively a verb (2nd person singular future tense of "contre-sceller"). Syllabification remains consistent regardless of the verb's conjugation.

9. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: To counter-seal; to seal against something.
• Translation: To counter-seal (English)
• Grammatical Category: Verb
• Synonyms: sceller à l'opposé, obérer (depending on context)
• Antonyms: désceller (unseal)
• Examples: "Je vous contre-scellerez cette information." (I will counter-seal this information to you.)

10. Phonological Comparison:

• contre-attaque: /kɔ̃tʁə.ta.k/ - Syllabification: con-tre-at-taque. Similar prefix, similar syllabic structure.
• contre-exemple: /kɔ̃tʁə.ɡzɑ̃pl/ - Syllabification: con-tre-ex-em-ple. Similar prefix, demonstrates how consonant clusters are handled.
• scelleriez: /sə.le.ʁie/ - Syllabification: sel-le-riez. Demonstrates the consistent vowel-consonant-vowel syllabification pattern.

11. Division Rules:

• Maximize Onsets: Prioritize creating syllables with consonant onsets.
• Vowel Nucleus: Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
• Avoid Stranded Consonants: Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a consonant cluster.
• Nasal Vowel Influence: Nasal vowels can create closed syllables.

12. Special Considerations: The hyphenated structure of the word is important for maintaining clarity in syllabification. The future tense ending "-erez" is a clear marker for the final syllable.

13. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations: While standard French pronunciation is as described, some regional variations might slightly alter vowel quality, but not the core syllabification.

14. Short Analysis: "Contre-scellerez" is a verb divided into four syllables: con-tre-sel-le-rez. The stress falls on the final syllable. It's formed from the prefix "contre-", the root "scell-", and the future tense suffix "-erez". Syllabification follows standard French rules of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus.