Hyphenation ofimperméabilisâtes

Analysis of "imperméabilisâtes"

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "imperméabilisâtes" is a highly inflected verb form in French, specifically the second-person plural imperfect subjunctive of the verb "perméabiliser" (to make permeable). Its pronunciation is complex due to the multiple suffixes and vowel elisions that can occur.

2. Syllable Division:

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

im-per-mé-a-bi-li-sâ-tes

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: im- (Latin origin, meaning "not") - Negation.
• Root: permé- (Latin permeare - to permeate) - Indicates permeability.
• Suffixes:
  • -a- (Latin origin, linking vowel) - Connects the root to the following suffix.
  • -bi- (Latin origin, from bilis - ability) - Indicates capability or possibility.
  • -li- (Latin origin, from ilis - relating to) - Forms an adjective.
  • -sâ- (French inflectional suffix) - Marks the second-person plural imperfect subjunctive.
  • -tes (French inflectional suffix) - Marks the second-person plural.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress in French generally falls on the last syllable of a word or phrase. However, in longer words, there can be secondary stresses. In this case, the primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: sâ.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/im.pɛʁ.me.a.bi.li.sa.te/

6. Edge Case Review:

The presence of multiple suffixes and the linking vowel "-a-" create a complex syllabic structure. The "sâ" syllable is a potential point of variation in pronunciation, with some speakers potentially reducing the vowel quality.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is a verb form. If "imperméabilisâtes" were an adjective (though rare), the stress would remain on the penultimate syllable, and the syllabification would not change.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Second-person plural imperfect subjunctive of perméabiliser. Means "you (plural) would make permeable" or "you (plural) were making permeable".
• Translation: "you (pl.) would permeate" / "you (pl.) were permeating"
• Part of Speech: Verb (imperfect subjunctive)
• Synonyms: (depending on context) laisser passer (to let pass), rendre perméable (to make permeable)
• Antonyms: imperméabiliser (to waterproof), obstruer (to obstruct)
• Examples: "Si vous étiez là, vous imperméabilisâtes le sol." (If you were there, you would waterproof the ground.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• imperméable (waterproof): im-pé-r-mé-a-ble. Similar structure, but lacks the verb endings. Stress on "-a-".
• possibilité (possibility): pos-si-bi-li-té. Similar suffix structure (-bi-li-té), but different prefix and root. Stress on "-té".
• fragilité (fragility): fra-gi-li-té. Shares the "-li-té" suffix. Stress on "-té".

The differences in stress placement are due to the varying length and complexity of the words, as well as the presence of verb endings in "imperméabilisâtes".

10. Division Rules:

• Rule 1: Vowel-Based Division: Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds. (e.g., im-per, mé-a)
• Rule 2: Consonant Cluster Handling: Consonant clusters are split based on sonority, with less sonorous consonants tending to join the following syllable. (e.g., per-mé)
• Rule 3: Prefix/Suffix Separation: Prefixes and suffixes are generally treated as separate syllables. (e.g., im-, -sâtes)
• Rule 4: Linking Vowel: Linking vowels connect the root to the suffix and are included in the preceding syllable. (e.g., mé-a)

11. Special Considerations:

The word is an example of a highly inflected form, which can lead to complex syllabification. The imperfect subjunctive ending "-sâtes" is a relatively uncommon form, and pronunciation variations may occur.