Hyphenation ofembourgeoiserait

Analysis of "embourgeoiserait"

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "embourgeoiserait" is a conditional form of the verb "embourgeoiser" (to become bourgeois). It's a relatively complex word with multiple morphemes and potential syllabification challenges due to consonant clusters. The pronunciation involves liaison possibilities and vowel elisions depending on context.

2. Syllable Division:

Following French syllabification rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and avoid splitting digraphs, the word breaks down as follows (using only original letters):

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: em- (Latin origin, prefix of inchoative or iterative action - "to begin to, to become")
• Root: bourgeois- (French origin, from bourg "town" + joie "joy", originally referring to town dwellers, later associated with the middle class)
• Suffix: -er (verbal infinitive marker) + -ait (conditional ending, 3rd person singular)

4. Stress Identification:

In French, stress generally falls on the last syllable of a phrase or breath group. In isolated pronunciation, the stress falls on the final syllable: "-rait".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ɑ̃.buʁ.ʒwa.ze.ʁɛ/

6. Edge Case Review:

The sequence "bourgeois" presents a challenge. It's a single morpheme, and the vowel cluster "oi" is treated as a single unit. The "r" is a vocalized consonant, influencing the syllabification.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Embourgeoiserait" is exclusively a verb in the conditional mood. Syllabification remains consistent regardless of its function within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: To become bourgeois; to adopt bourgeois values or lifestyle.
• Grammatical Category: Verb (Conditional)
• Translation: Would become bourgeois.
• Synonyms: s'abourgeoiser (reflexive form), se conformer aux normes bourgeoises
• Antonyms: se révolter, rester marginal
• Examples: "Il s'embourgeoiserait avec l'âge." (He would become bourgeois with age.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• bourgeoisie: bouʁ.ʒwa.zi - Similar syllable structure, demonstrating the treatment of "oi" as a single unit.
• débourgeoiser: de.buʁ.ʒwa.ze - The prefix "dé-" adds a syllable, but the core "bourgeois-" remains consistent.
• embourgeoisement: ɑ̃.buʁ.ʒwa.zə.mɑ̃ - The addition of "-ement" adds a syllable, but the core remains consistent.

Detailed Syllable Analysis:

• em-: /ɑ̃/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Exception: The nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ can sometimes be a syllable on its own.
• bour-: /buʁ/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant clusters are broken after the vowel.
• geois-: /ʒwa/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel digraphs (oi) are treated as a single vowel sound.
• ze-: /ze/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
• rait-: /ʁɛ/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Final consonant closes the syllable. Stress falls here.

Division Rules Applied:

1. Vowel-Centric Syllabification: French syllables are primarily built around vowel sounds.
2. Consonant Cluster Resolution: Consonant clusters are broken after the first vowel.
3. Digraph Preservation: Digraphs (like "oi") are treated as single vowel units.
4. Final Consonant Closure: A final consonant typically closes a syllable.

Special Considerations:

The "r" in "bourgeois" is a vocalized consonant, which influences the syllabification. The nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ in "em-" is a potential edge case, but it functions as a syllable nucleus.