Hyphenation ofparticularisons

Analysis of "particularisons" (French)

1. Pronunciation: The word "particularisons" is pronounced with a relatively even stress distribution, though the final syllable receives a slight emphasis. The 'r' sounds are typically uvular in standard French.

2. Syllable Division: The syllable division, adhering to the rule of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, is as follows (using only the original letters):

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: parti- (Latin parti- meaning 'part', 'specific'). This is a derivational prefix.
• Root: culier- (Latin culiaris meaning 'relating to particulars').
• Suffix: -isons (French verbal inflectional suffix indicating the first-person plural present indicative). This suffix is derived from Latin -imus.

4. Stress Identification: The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: cu- in parti-cu-la-ri-sons.

5. Phonetic Transcription: /paʁ.ti.ky.la.ʁi.zɔ̃/

6. Edge Case Review: French syllable structure generally avoids consonant clusters at the end of syllables. However, the 'rs' cluster in particularisons is permissible.

7. Grammatical Role: "Particularisons" is the first-person plural present indicative of the verb "particulariser" (to specify, to detail). Syllabification remains consistent regardless of the verb's conjugation.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: To specify, to detail, to make particular.
• Translation: We specify, we detail.
• Grammatical Category: Verb (first-person plural present indicative)
• Synonyms: préciser, détailler, spécifier
• Antonyms: généraliser
• Examples:
  • "Nous particularisons les exigences du projet." (We are specifying the project requirements.)
  • "Les chercheurs particularisons les données pour une analyse plus précise." (The researchers are detailing the data for a more precise analysis.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• nationalisons: na-tio-na-li-sons. Similar structure, stress on the penultimate syllable.
• rationalisons: ra-tio-na-li-sons. Similar structure, stress on the penultimate syllable.
• spécialisons: spe-cia-li-sons. Similar structure, stress on the penultimate syllable.

The consistency in stress placement and syllable division across these words demonstrates the regular application of French phonological rules. The presence of liquid consonants (/l/, /r/) influences syllable boundaries, often creating open syllables.

Detailed Syllable Analysis:

Division Rules Applied:

1. Maximize Onsets: French prefers to assign consonants to the onset of the following syllable whenever possible.
2. Avoid Stranded Consonants: Consonants are generally not left as the sole element of a syllable.
3. Open Syllables Preference: French favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) over closed syllables.

Special Considerations:

• The nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ in the final syllable requires a specific articulation and is a characteristic feature of French phonology.
• The 'r' sound is typically uvular in standard French, which can affect the perception of syllable boundaries.

Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

While the standard pronunciation is as described above, some regional variations might exist in the articulation of the 'r' sound (e.g., alveolar 'r' in some southern regions). This would not significantly alter the syllable division.