Hyphenation ofcoordonneraient

Analysis of "coordonneraient"

1. Pronunciation: The word "coordonneraient" is pronounced /kɔ.ʁɔ.dɔ.ne.ʁɛ̃/ 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:

• co-: Prefix (Latin origin, com- meaning "together, with"). Function: Intensifier or indicates association.
• ordonn-: Root (Latin ordinare meaning "to order, arrange"). Function: Core meaning of the verb.
• -eraient: Suffix (combination of -er- infinitive marker, -ai- conditional tense marker, and -ent third-person plural ending). Function: Indicates conditional mood, third-person plural.

4. Stress Identification: The primary stress falls on the final syllable: /kɔ.ʁɔ.dɔ.ne.ʁɛ̃/. French stress is generally on the last syllable of a phrase or breath group, and this applies to individual words as well.

5. Phonetic Transcription: /kɔ.ʁɔ.dɔ.ne.ʁɛ̃/

6. Edge Case Review: French syllabification generally avoids consonant clusters at the end of syllables. The "rd" cluster in "coordonneraient" is a common example where this rule is applied, creating a syllable break before the "n".

7. Grammatical Role: "coordonneraient" is the third-person plural conditional form of the verb "coordonner" (to coordinate). The syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of the verb's conjugation.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: To coordinate (in the conditional mood, third-person plural).
• Translation: They would coordinate.
• Grammatical Category: Verb (Conditional, 3rd person plural)
• Synonyms: harmoniseraient, ajusteraient, concilieraient
• Antonyms: désorganiseraient, décoordilleraient
• Examples: "Ils coordonneraient les efforts de l'équipe." (They would coordinate the team's efforts.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• coordonnerait: co-or-don-ne-rait. Similar structure, stress on the final syllable. The difference is the singular ending.
• coordonnées: co-or-do-nées. Similar structure, stress on the final syllable. The difference is the noun form.
• organiserait: o-rga-ni-se-rait. Similar structure, stress on the final syllable. The difference is the root.

Syllable List with IPA and Rule Explanations:

• co /kɔ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Initial syllable, vowel followed by consonant. No exceptions.
• or /ɔʁ/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant cluster. Exception: "r" is a sonorant and can form an onset.
• don /dɔ̃/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant. No exceptions.
• ne /nə/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel preceded by consonant. No exceptions.
• raient /ʁɛ̃/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel preceded by consonant cluster. Exception: "r" is a sonorant and can form an onset.

Division Rules Applied:

• Maximize Onsets: French prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
• Avoid Stranded Consonants: Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a permissible consonant cluster.
• Vowel-Centric Syllabification: Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.

Special Considerations:

• The nasal vowel /ɛ̃/ in "raient" can sometimes be slightly reduced in rapid speech.
• Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise articulation of the "r" sound.

Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

• In some regions, the "r" sound might be more uvular (a stronger "gargling" sound). This doesn't affect the syllable division.

Short Analysis:

"coordonneraient" is a verb in the conditional mood, third-person plural. It is divided into five syllables: co-or-don-ne-raient, with stress on the final syllable. The word is composed of a prefix, root, and suffix, all with Latin origins. Syllabification follows standard French rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.