Hyphenation ofembourgeoisions

Analysis of "embourgeoisions"

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "embourgeoisions" is a complex verb conjugation in French. It's crucial to consider liaison possibilities and elisions, though for the purpose of syllabification, we focus on the written form and its inherent phonetic structure. The pronunciation will vary slightly depending on speed and context.

2. Syllable Division:

Following French syllabification rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and consonant clusters, the word breaks down as follows (see "syllable_division" in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: em- (Latin origin, prefix of inchoative or iterative action, meaning "begin to" or "become").
• Root: bourgeois- (French, from Old French borjois, originally meaning "town dweller," later associated with the middle class).
• Suffix: -ions (French verbal suffix indicating the first-person plural present indicative or the present subjunctive).

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress in French generally falls on the last syllable of a word or phrase. In this case, the stress falls on "-ions".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ɑ̃.buʁ.ʒwa.zjɔ̃/

6. Edge Case Review:

The sequence "bourgeois" presents a slight challenge due to the diphthong and the following consonant cluster. However, French syllabification generally treats vowel clusters as a single syllable unless they are clearly separated by a consonant.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Embourgeoisions" is the first-person plural present indicative or present subjunctive of the verb "embourgeoiser" (to make bourgeois, to become middle-class). Syllabification remains consistent regardless of the tense or mood.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: To become bourgeois; to adopt the values, lifestyle, and attitudes associated with the middle class.
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Translation: To become bourgeois
• Synonyms: s'embourgeoiser (reflexive form), se conformer (to conform)
• Antonyms: se révolter (to rebel), se marginaliser (to marginalize)
• Examples: "Ils s'embourgeoisions en achetant une maison à la campagne." (They were becoming bourgeois by buying a house in the countryside.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• bourgeoisie: bour-geois-ie /buʁ.ʒwa.zi/ - Similar syllable structure, demonstrating the consistent treatment of "bourgeois" as a unit.
• débourgeoiser: dé-bour-geois-er /de.buʁ.ʒwa.ze/ - Shows how prefixes are separated into distinct syllables.
• civilisations: ci-vi-li-sa-tions /si.vi.li.za.sjɔ̃/ - Illustrates a different consonant cluster pattern, but still adheres to the vowel-centric syllabification rule.

10. Syllable Division Rules Applied:

• Rule 1: Vowel-Centric Syllabification: Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
• Rule 2: Consonant Cluster Handling: Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable by a vowel sound.
• Rule 3: Prefix Separation: Prefixes are typically separated into their own syllables.
• Rule 4: Suffix Separation: Suffixes are typically separated into their own syllables.

11. Special Considerations:

The "oi" in "bourgeois" can sometimes be considered a diphthong, but for syllabification purposes, it's treated as a single vowel sound within the syllable.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Pronunciation of the "r" sound can vary regionally (uvular vs. alveolar). This doesn't affect syllabification.