Hyphenation ofrécupérassions

Linguistic Analysis of "récupérassions" (French)

1. Pronunciation: The word "récupérassions" is pronounced with a relatively complex sequence of sounds, typical of French verb conjugations. The 'r' is uvular, and vowel sounds are nasalized where indicated by the accent.

2. Syllable Division: Following French syllabification rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and avoid breaking consonant clusters unless they are complex, the word divides as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: re- (Latin re- meaning "again, back"). Function: Prefixes the verb to indicate repetition or reversal of action.
• Root: cupér- (from Latin cupere meaning "to desire, to grasp"). Function: Forms the core meaning of the verb.
• Suffix: -assions (combination of -ass- and -ions). -ass- is from the Latin frequentative suffix -ass- indicating repeated action. -ions is the first-person plural imperfect subjunctive ending. Function: Indicates the grammatical person, number, tense, and mood of the verb.

4. Stress Identification: In French, stress generally falls on the last syllable of a phrase or breath group. In this case, the last syllable, "-sions", receives the primary stress.

5. Phonetic Transcription: /ʁe.ky.pe.ʁa.sjɔ̃/

6. Edge Case Review: The sequence "pé-ra" could potentially be analyzed differently by some phonologists, but the standard approach in French syllabification favors keeping the 'p' with the 'é' due to the vowel's prominence.

7. Grammatical Role: "récupérassions" is the first-person plural imperfect subjunctive of the verb "récupérer". The syllabification remains consistent regardless of the verb's tense or mood.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: To recover, regain, or retrieve. In the imperfect subjunctive, it expresses a hypothetical or desired recovery.
• Translation: We were recovering / We would be recovering / We might have been recovering.
• Grammatical Category: Verb (Imperfect Subjunctive, 1st person plural)
• Synonyms: restaurer, ramener, retrouver
• Antonyms: perdre, gaspiller
• Examples: "Si nous avions plus de temps, nous récupérassions nos forces." (If we had more time, we would recover our strength.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• récupérerait: /ʁe.ky.pe.ʁe/ - Syllable division: ré-cu-pé-rer-ait. Similar structure, stress on the final syllable.
• récupérations: /ʁe.ky.pe.ʁa.sjɔ̃/ - Syllable division: ré-cu-pé-ra-tions. Similar structure, stress on the final syllable.
• récupérez: /ʁe.ky.pe.ʁe/ - Syllable division: ré-cu-pé-rez. Similar structure, stress on the final syllable.

The syllable division is consistent across these words, demonstrating the regular application of French syllabification rules. The primary difference lies in the final syllable, reflecting the different verb endings.

10. Division Rules:

• Rule 1: Open Syllables: Syllables ending in a vowel sound are generally open (e.g., "ré", "cu").
• Rule 2: Consonant Clusters: Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are complex and disrupt the natural flow of pronunciation (e.g., "pé-ra").
• Rule 3: Vowel Hiatus: When two vowels are adjacent, they typically form separate syllables (e.g., "pé-ra").
• Rule 4: Final Syllable Stress: Stress typically falls on the final syllable of a word or phrase.

11. Special Considerations: The nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ in "-sions" influences the syllabification, as it forms a distinct syllable. The 'r' sound is uvular in standard French, which can affect the perception of syllable boundaries.

12. 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 affect the syllable division, however.