Hyphenation ofrejaillissements

Analysis of "rejaillissements"

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "rejaillissements" is pronounced with a relatively complex sequence of sounds, including nasal vowels and liaison possibilities. The 's' at the end of 'rejaillis' can trigger liaison with the following 's' in 'issements'.

2. Syllable Division:

Following French syllabification rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and avoid breaking consonant clusters unless they are difficult to pronounce together, the word is divided as follows (using only the original letters):

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: re- (Latin) - Indicates repetition or intensification.
• Root: jaill- (Old French, from jallier - to leap, spring forth) - The core meaning of springing or rebounding.
• Suffix: -is- (French) - Forms the verbal noun (gerund) or a noun from a verb.
• Suffix: -se- (French) - Reflexive pronoun marker, indicating the action reflects back on the subject.
• Suffix: -ments (French) - Forms a noun, often indicating a result or process.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress in French typically falls on the last syllable of a word or phrase. In this case, it falls on "-ments".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ʁə.ʒa.j‿i.sə.mɑ̃/

6. Syllable List with IPA and Rule Explanations:

• re-: /ʁə/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. The 'r' is a consonant initiating the syllable.
• ja-: /ʒa/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel 'a' forms the nucleus.
• il-: /j‿i/ - Open syllable with liaison. Rule: Liaison between the final 's' of 'ja' and the 'i' of 'issements' creates a single syllable. The 'j' is a glide.
• se-: /sə/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel 'e' forms the nucleus.
• ments: /mɑ̃/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Nasal vowel 'ɑ̃' forms the nucleus, and the 'm' and 'n' close the syllable.

7. Syllable Division Rules Applied:

• Vowel Nucleus Rule: Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
• Avoid Consonant Cluster Breakage: Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are difficult to pronounce.
• Liaison Rule: When a word ends in a silent consonant and the next word begins with a vowel, a liaison can occur, creating a single syllable.

8. Exceptions and Special Cases:

The liaison between 'jaill' and 'issements' is a common feature of French phonology but requires careful consideration during syllabification.

9. Grammatical Role:

"Rejaillissements" is a noun, specifically a masculine plural noun. Syllabification remains consistent regardless of grammatical role.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the degree of liaison. Some speakers might pronounce the 's' in 'issements' more distinctly, leading to a separate syllable.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• développement: dé-ve-lop-pe-ment (similar syllable structure, stress on the last syllable)
• remplacements: rem-pla-ce-ments (similar suffix, stress on the last syllable)
• arrangements: ar-ran-ge-ments (similar suffix, stress on the last syllable)

These words share the "-ments" suffix and a similar stress pattern. The differences in syllable division arise from the different consonant and vowel combinations in the root of each word.

Definition & Semantics:

• Part of Speech: Noun (masculine, plural)
• Definitions:
  • "Rebounds, ricochets"
  • "Resurgences, flare-ups"
• Translation: Rebounds, ricochets, resurgences
• Synonyms: rebonds, ricochets, résurgences
• Antonyms: amortissements, extinctions
• Examples:
  • "Les rejaillissements de la crise économique se font encore sentir." (The repercussions of the economic crisis are still being felt.)
  • "Les rejaillissements de cette affaire pourraient être graves." (The consequences of this affair could be serious.)