Hyphenation ofdouble-commande

Analysis of "double-commande" (French)

1. Pronunciation:

The word "double-commande" is pronounced approximately as /dubl kɔmɑ̃d/. The 'e' at the end of 'commande' is silent. The 'double' is pronounced as a single syllable.

2. Syllable Division:

Following French syllabification rules, which prioritize consonant clusters and vowel sequences, the word divides as follows: dou-ble-com-man-de.

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: double- (from Old French dooble, ultimately from Latin duplus meaning "double"). Morphological function: intensifier, indicating duplication.
• Root: commande (from Old French comander, ultimately from Latin commendare meaning "to entrust, recommend, order"). Morphological function: base lexical unit denoting an order or command.
• Suffix: None. Commande functions as a noun in this context.

4. Stress Identification:

In French, stress typically falls on the last syllable of a word or phrase. Therefore, the stress falls on "-man-de".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/dubl kɔmɑ̃d/

6. Edge Case Review:

The 'bl' cluster in 'double' is a common consonant cluster in French and doesn't present a syllabification challenge. The nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ in 'commande' is a typical feature of French phonology.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Double-commande" functions primarily as a noun, meaning "double order" or "dual control". The syllabification remains consistent regardless of its grammatical role.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A double order; a dual control system.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine)
• Translation: Double order, dual control
• Synonyms: commande multiple, double instruction
• Antonyms: commande simple, instruction unique
• Examples:
  • "Il a passé une double-commande pour les pièces détachées." (He placed a double order for the spare parts.)
  • "Le véhicule est équipé d'une double-commande pour le freinage." (The vehicle is equipped with dual control for braking.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• commande: com-man-de (/kɔmɑ̃d/) - Similar syllable structure, with a final vowel and nasalization.
• demande: de-man-de (/də.mɑ̃d/) - Similar syllable structure, with a final vowel and nasalization.
• blonde: blɔ̃d (/blɔ̃d/) - Similar nasal vowel and consonant cluster, but shorter word length.

The syllable division in "double-commande" is consistent with these words, demonstrating the application of French syllabification rules based on vowel and consonant sequences. The addition of "double-" simply adds a prefix that forms a single syllable due to the 'bl' cluster.

10. Syllable Analysis Breakdown:

• dou: /du/ - Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant. Rule: Vowel-consonant syllables are typically open.
• ble: /bl/ - Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel. Rule: Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable.
• com: /kɔm/ - Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant. Rule: Vowel-consonant syllables are typically open.
• man: /mɑ̃/ - Closed syllable, nasal vowel followed by consonant. Rule: Nasal vowels form the nucleus of a syllable.
• de: /d/ - Closed syllable, consonant followed by schwa. Rule: Consonant-vowel syllables are typically open, but the final 'e' is silent.

11. Exceptions and Special Cases:

The main exception to consider is the silent 'e' at the end of "commande". This doesn't affect the syllabification, but it impacts the pronunciation.

12. Division Rules Applied:

• Vowel-Consonant Syllabification: Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, with consonants following vowels typically belonging to the same syllable.
• Consonant Cluster Maintenance: Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a single syllable.
• Final Silent 'e' Rule: The final silent 'e' does not create a separate syllable.