Hyphenation ofenorgueillissez

Analysis of "enorgueillissez"

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "enorgueillissez" is a French verb in the second person plural imperative mood. It's pronounced with a relatively complex sequence of sounds, including nasal vowels and liaison possibilities.

2. Syllable Division:

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

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: en- (Latin origin, prefix of intensification or inchoative aspect). Function: adds the meaning of 'begin to' or 'make'.
• Root: orgueil- (from Old French orguel, ultimately from Latin superbia - pride). Function: carries the core meaning of pride.
• Suffix: -issez (from Latin -iscere, added to the infinitive stem to form the imperative). Function: indicates the imperative mood, second person plural.

4. Stress Identification:

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

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ɑ̃.ʁɔ.ɡœj.i.se/

6. Edge Case Review:

The "gu" sequence represents /ɡ/ before "e" and "i". The nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ is a common feature of French. The liaison between the final "z" and a following vowel is possible in connected speech.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Enorgueillissez" is exclusively a verb. The syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function (imperative mood).

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: To make proud, to fill with pride, to boast.
• Translation: To make proud, to boast.
• Part of Speech: Verb (imperative mood)
• Synonyms: flatter, vanter (to boast), glorifier (to glorify)
• Antonyms: humilier (to humble), dépriser (to disparage)
• Examples:
  • "Enorgueillissez vos enfants de leurs réussites." (Make your children proud of their achievements.)
  • "Ne vous enorgueillissez pas de vos richesses." (Don't boast about your wealth.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• orgueillir: /ɔʁ.ɡœj.iʁ/ - Syllable division: or-gueil-lir. Similar structure, but ending in -ir instead of -issez. Stress on the last syllable.
• désorgueillir: /de.zɔʁ.ɡœj.iʁ/ - Syllable division: dé-sor-gueil-lir. Addition of a prefix changes the syllable count, but the core "orgueil" remains syllabified the same way. Stress on the last syllable.
• embellissez: /ɑ̃.bɛ.li.se/ - Syllable division: em-bel-lis-sez. Similar ending (-issez) and stress pattern. The initial consonant cluster is different, leading to a different initial syllable division.

10. Division Rules:

• Rule 1: Vowel-Based Division: Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
• Rule 2: Consonant Cluster Handling: Consonant clusters are kept together unless they can be naturally separated by a vowel sound.
• Rule 3: Final Consonant Rule: A single consonant at the end of a syllable usually joins the following vowel.
• Rule 4: Liaison Potential: Liaison can affect pronunciation but doesn't change the underlying syllabification.

11. Special Considerations:

The "gu" digraph is a common exception, pronounced as /ɡ/ before "e" and "i". The nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ requires careful consideration in syllabification.