Hyphenation ofretraduisirent

Analysis of "retraduisirent"

1. Pronunciation: The word "retraduisirent" is pronounced /ʁə.tʁa.dɥi.zɛʁ/ in standard French.

2. Syllable Division: re-tra-dui-sirent

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: re- (Latin) - Indicates repetition or reversal of the action.
• Root: traduis- (Latin traducere - to lead across, translate) - The core meaning of translation.
• Suffix: -irent (French) - 3rd person plural imperfect indicative ending.

4. Stress Identification: The primary stress falls on the final syllable: /ʁə.tʁa.dɥi.zɛʁ/.

5. Phonetic Transcription: /ʁə.tʁa.dɥi.zɛʁ/

6. Edge Case Review: French syllabification generally follows the principle of maximizing onsets, but vowel hiatus can create exceptions. In this case, the vowel sequence "ui" is treated as a diphthong, simplifying the syllabification.

7. Grammatical Role: "retraduisirent" is exclusively the 3rd person plural imperfect indicative of the verb "retraduisir" (to retranslate). The syllabification remains consistent regardless of the tense.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: To retranslate; to translate again.
• Grammatical Category: Verb (3rd person plural imperfect indicative)
• Translation: They were retranslating.
• Synonyms: retraduisaient (imperfect), retraduiront (future)
• Antonyms: traduire (to translate)
• Examples: "Ils retraduisaient le document pour s'assurer de la précision." (They were retranslating the document to ensure accuracy.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• reconstruisirent: re-con-strui-sirent - Similar structure, stress on the final syllable. The consonant cluster "str" creates a more complex onset.
• repartirent: re-par-ti-rent - Similar prefix and ending, stress on the final syllable. The "par" syllable is simpler.
• traduisirent: tra-dui-sirent - Without the "re-" prefix, the syllabification is slightly simpler, but the stress remains on the final syllable.

10. Syllable Analysis:

• re: /ʁə/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Exception: The 'r' sound can sometimes form a syllable on its own, but here it's part of the open syllable.
• tra: /tʁa/ - Open syllable. Rule: Consonant clusters are maximized in the onset.
• dui: /dɥi/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Diphthongs are treated as a single vowel sound within a syllable. Exception: The 'u' and 'i' form a diphthong, creating a closed syllable.
• sirent: /zɛʁ/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Final consonant closes the syllable.

11. Division Rules:

• Vowel Nucleus Rule: Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
• Onset Maximization Rule: Consonant clusters are maximized in the onset of a syllable.
• Diphthong Rule: Diphthongs are treated as a single vowel sound within a syllable.
• Coda Rule: Syllables can end in consonants (closed syllables) or vowels (open syllables).

12. Special Considerations: The "re-" prefix is always a separate syllable. The "ui" sequence is a common diphthong in French and is treated as a single unit.

13. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations: While the standard pronunciation is /ʁə.tʁa.dɥi.zɛʁ/, some regional variations might slightly alter the vowel sounds, but the syllabification remains consistent.

14. Short Analysis: "retraduisirent" is a verb form meaning "they were retranslating." It's divided into four syllables: re-tra-dui-sirent, with stress on the final syllable. The word consists of the prefix "re-", the root "traduis-", and the suffix "-irent". Syllabification follows standard French rules of vowel nuclei, onset maximization, and diphthong treatment.