Hyphenation ofmathématisassent

Linguistic Analysis of "mathématisassent" (French)

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "mathématisassent" is the third-person plural imperfect subjunctive of the verb "mathématiser" (to mathematize). It's a relatively complex word, exhibiting multiple morphemes and requiring careful application of French syllabification rules. The pronunciation involves liaison possibilities, which will be addressed in the phonetic transcription.

2. Syllable Division:

Following French syllabification rules, the word divides as follows (using only the original letters):

ma-thé-ma-ti-sas-sent

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: None
• Root: mathémat- (from Greek mathēma meaning "lesson, knowledge," ultimately from manthánō "to learn") - the base relating to mathematics.
• Suffix: -i- (thematic vowel, linking root to the ending) - from Latin. -sas- (imperfect subjunctive ending for 3rd person plural) - from Latin. -sent (3rd person plural ending) - from Latin.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress in French generally falls on the last syllable of a phrase or a word when it is not elided. In this case, the stress falls on the final syllable: -sent.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ma.te.ma.ti.sas.sɑ̃/

6. Edge Case Review:

French syllabification prioritizes vowel sounds. Consonant clusters are generally broken around vowels. The 's' before 'sent' is a potential point of complexity, but it's treated as part of the final syllable due to the vowel sound following it.

7. Grammatical Role:

As the imperfect subjunctive, the syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its function within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: They would mathematize; they were to mathematize.
• Part of Speech: Verb (Imperfect Subjunctive)
• Translation: They would mathematize.
• Synonyms: None readily available due to the specific tense and verb.
• Antonyms: None readily available due to the specific tense and verb.
• Examples: "Les scientifiques espéraient que les ordinateurs mathématisassent les calculs complexes." (The scientists hoped that computers would mathematize the complex calculations.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• "universitas" (Latin origin, similar structure): u-ni-ver-si-tas. The vowel-consonant-vowel pattern is similar, but Latin allows for more complex consonant clusters within syllables.
• "complexité" (French): com-ple-xi-té. Similar vowel-consonant alternation, but shorter overall.
• "actualisent" (French): ac-tua-li-sent. Similar ending structure (-sent) and stress pattern.

Detailed Syllable Analysis:

• ma: /ma/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs before a vowel. No exceptions.
• thé: /te/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs before a vowel. The 'h' is silent, so it doesn't affect syllabification.
• ma: /ma/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs before a vowel. No exceptions.
• ti: /ti/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs before a vowel. No exceptions.
• sas: /sas/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs before a vowel. No exceptions.
• sent: /sɑ̃/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs before a vowel. No exceptions.

Exceptions & Special Cases:

The silent 'h' in "thé" is a common exception in French orthography but doesn't affect syllabification. The nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ in "sent" is a characteristic feature of French phonology.

Division Rules Applied:

1. Vowel-Based Division: The primary rule is to divide syllables before each vowel sound.
2. Silent Letter Consideration: Silent letters (like the 'h' in "thé") are ignored for syllabification.