Hyphenation ofdésillusionnent

Analysis of "désillusionnent" (French)

1. Pronunciation Examination:

The word "désillusionnent" is a verb in the third-person plural present indicative. It's pronounced with a relatively standard French pronunciation, though the 'n' sounds can be slightly nasalized.

2. Syllable Division:

Following French syllabification rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and avoid breaking consonant clusters unless they are complex, the word divides as follows (see "syllable_division" in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: dés- (Latin dis- meaning 'reversal, negation'). Function: Negation.
• Root: illusion (Latin illusio meaning 'mockery, deception'). Function: Core meaning of the word.
• Suffix: -nent (from Latin -ant becoming -ent in French, indicating third-person plural present indicative). Function: Verb conjugation.

4. Stress Identification:

In French, stress generally falls on the last syllable of a word or phrase. In this case, the stress falls on the final syllable "-nent".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/de.zil.y.zjɔ̃.nɑ̃/

6. Edge Case Review:

The consonant cluster "sion" presents a potential edge case. However, in French, "sion" is generally treated as a single syllable unit, especially when followed by a vowel. The liaison between the 'n' of 'illusion' and the 'e' of 'nent' is also a typical feature of French pronunciation.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Désillusionnent" is primarily a verb. Syllabification remains consistent regardless of grammatical function, as it's a single word form.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: To disillusion; to cause someone to lose their illusions or beliefs.
• Translation: To disillusion.
• Grammatical Category: Verb (third-person plural present indicative).
• Synonyms: décevoir (to disappoint), frustrer (to frustrate).
• Antonyms: enchanter (to enchant), réjouir (to delight).
• Examples: "Les promesses non tenues les désillusionnent." (The unfulfilled promises disillusion them.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• illusion: /i.ly.zjɔ̃/ - Syllable division: i-lu-sion. Similar structure, demonstrating the "sion" cluster as a single syllable.
• confusion: /kɔ̃.fy.zjɔ̃/ - Syllable division: con-fu-sion. Similar "sion" ending, again treated as a single syllable.
• expansion: /ɛk.sɑ̃.sjɔ̃/ - Syllable division: ex-pan-sion. Demonstrates the "sion" ending, and the vowel-consonant pattern.

10. Syllable Division Rules Applied:

• Rule 1: Vowel-Based Division: Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
• Rule 2: Consonant Cluster Handling: Consonant clusters are kept together unless they are complex or interrupt a vowel sequence.
• Rule 3: Final Syllable Stress: French typically stresses the final syllable.
• Rule 4: Liaison: Liaison between words or morphemes can influence perceived syllable boundaries.

11. Special Considerations:

The nasal vowels /ɔ̃/ and /ɑ̃/ require careful transcription. Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise articulation of these vowels, but not the syllable division.