Hyphenation ofinsensibilisasses

Linguistic Analysis of "insensibilisasses" (French)

This analysis will break down the French word "insensibilisasses" into its constituent syllables, morphemes, and phonetic representation, adhering to established linguistic principles.

1. IPA Transcription:

/ɛ̃.sɑ̃.si.bi.li.za.sɛ/

2. Morphemic Breakdown:

• Prefix: in- (Latin, negating prefix, meaning "not")
• Root: sensibilis- (Latin, meaning "sensitive," related to sensus - sense, feeling)
• Suffix: -asses (French, 2nd person plural imperfect subjunctive of the verb asseoir - to seat, but here functioning as a highly irregular verbal ending, derived from Latin)

3. Stressed Syllable(s):

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: /li.za/. French stress is generally on the final syllable of a phrase or breath group, but in this case, the suffix creates a secondary stress pattern.

4. Syllables List with IPA and Rule Explanations:

• in-: /ɛ̃/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. The nasal vowel /ɛ̃/ forms the nucleus.
• sen-: /sɑ̃/ - Open syllable. Rule: Same as above. Nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ forms the nucleus.
• si-: /si/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant /s/ closes the syllable.
• bi-: /bi/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel /i/ forms the nucleus.
• li-: /li/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel /i/ forms the nucleus.
• za-: /za/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel /a/ forms the nucleus.
• ses-: /sɛ/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant /s/ closes the syllable.

5. Syllable Division Rule Explanations:

The primary rule applied is the Sonority Sequencing Principle. This principle dictates that syllables are structured around a peak of sonority (loudness), typically a vowel. Consonants are arranged in decreasing sonority from the peak. French syllable structure generally favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) but allows for closed syllables (ending in a consonant). Consonant clusters are resolved according to established French phonotactics.

6. Exceptions/Special Cases (per syllable):

• Nasal vowels (/ɛ̃/, /ɑ̃/) require consideration as vowel nuclei.
• The final consonant /s/ in "ses-" is permissible as a syllable coda in French.

7. Exceptions/Special Cases (word-level):

The word is highly unusual due to its morphology. The combination of a Latin root with a highly irregular French verbal suffix is rare and contributes to the complexity of its syllabification. The suffix "-asses" is archaic and primarily found in literary or formal contexts.

8. Grammatical Role & Syllabification Shifts:

This word is a highly conjugated verb form. If it were a noun (which is not possible in this form), the stress pattern might shift slightly, but the syllable division would remain largely the same.

9. Definition & Semantics:

• Part of Speech: Verb (2nd person plural imperfect subjunctive)
• Definitions:
  • "You (plural) would seat yourselves." (archaic/literary)
  • A highly unusual and rarely used form of the verb asseoir.
• Translation: "You (plural) would seat yourselves."
• Synonyms: (Modern French) Vous vous asseyez (You sit down)
• Antonyms: Vous vous levez (You stand up)
• Examples: This form is rarely used in modern French. It might appear in older literature or formal legal texts.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Pronunciation is relatively standard across French regions. However, the degree of nasalization in the vowels might vary slightly.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• sensibilité (/sɑ̃.si.bi.li.te/): Syllable division: sen-si-bi-li-té. Similar structure with nasal vowels and closed syllables.
• possibilité (/pɔ.si.bi.li.te/): Syllable division: pos-si-bi-li-té. Similar structure, demonstrating the common French pattern of vowel-consonant syllables.
• responsabilité (/ʁɛ.sɔ̃.sa.bi.li.te/): Syllable division: res-pon-sa-bi-li-té. Demonstrates the handling of consonant clusters and nasal vowels.

The differences lie in the initial consonant clusters and the presence of the unusual suffix "-asses" in the target word. The core syllable structure (vowel-consonant or vowel-only) remains consistent.