Hyphenation ofqueues-de-cochon

Analysis of "queues-de-cochon"

1. Pronunciation:

The word "queues-de-cochon" is pronounced approximately as /kø də kɔʃɔ̃/. The 's' at the end of "queues" is silent. The nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ is crucial.

2. Syllable Division:

The syllable division, adhering to the rule of using only the original letters, is: que-ues-de-co-chon

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• queues: From Old French cue, ultimately from Latin cauda (tail). Function: Noun, plural. Represents "tails".
• de: A preposition, originating from Latin de. Function: Indicates possession or origin ("of").
• cochon: From Old French cochon, ultimately from Latin soccus (pig). Function: Noun, singular. Represents "pig".

4. Stress Identification:

In French, stress generally falls on the last syllable of a phrase or a word group. In this case, the stress falls on "chon".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/kø də kɔʃɔ̃/

6. Edge Case Review:

The silent 's' in "queues" is a common feature of French orthography and pronunciation. The nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ requires careful transcription. The liaison between "de" and "cochon" is possible but not obligatory in standard pronunciation.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Queues-de-cochon" functions as a noun phrase. The syllabification remains consistent regardless of its role within a larger sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Pig's tails.
• Grammatical Category: Noun phrase (typically used as a noun).
• Translation: Pig's tails (English)
• Synonyms: None readily available, as it's a specific anatomical description.
• Antonyms: None applicable.
• Examples: "Elle a décoré le gâteau avec des queues-de-cochon en chocolat." (She decorated the cake with chocolate pig's tails.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• chocolat: cho-co-lat. Similar syllable structure, with consonant-vowel patterns. Stress on the last syllable.
• banane: ba-na-ne. Similar open syllable structure. Stress on the last syllable.
• citron: ci-tron. Similar consonant-vowel structure. Stress on the last syllable.

The consistent stress on the final syllable is a common feature of French words. The presence of nasal vowels, as in "queues-de-cochon", distinguishes it from some other words.

Detailed Syllable Analysis:

• que: /kø/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by a consonant. Exception: The 'u' is pronounced as /ø/.
• ues: /y/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by a consonant. Exception: Silent 's' and the 'ue' diphthong is pronounced as /y/.
• de: /də/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by a consonant.
• co: /kɔ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by a consonant.
• chon: /ʃɔ̃/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant cluster followed by a vowel and a nasal consonant. The nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ is a key feature.

Exceptions and Special Cases:

• The silent 's' in "queues" is a common orthographic feature in French.
• The pronunciation of "ue" as /y/ is a specific French phonetic rule.
• The nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ requires specific articulation.

Division Rules Applied:

1. Vowel-Consonant: Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
2. Consonant-Vowel: Syllables are often divided before a vowel preceded by a consonant.
3. Silent Letters: Silent letters are not considered in syllable division.

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