Hyphenation ofsacralisations

Linguistic Analysis of "sacralisations" (French)

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "sacralisations" is a French noun meaning "sacralizations." It's a relatively complex word formed through derivation. Pronunciation follows standard French rules, with liaison possibilities depending on the following word.

2. Syllable Division:

Following French syllabification rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and avoid breaking consonant clusters unless they are complex, the division is as follows (detailed in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: None
• Root: sacral- (from Latin sacralis, relating to the sacred)
• Suffixes: -isation (from Latin -atio, forming nouns of action or state) and -s (plural marker)

4. Stress Identification:

In French, stress typically falls on the last syllable of a word or phrase. In this case, the stress falls on the final syllable, "-sions".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/sa.kʁa.li.za.sjɔ̃/

6. Edge Case Review:

The consonant cluster "rs" is generally not broken in French syllabification. The nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ in the final syllable is a common feature of French and doesn't affect the syllable division.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Sacralisations" is primarily a noun. As a noun, the stress pattern remains consistent.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: The act or process of sacralizing; making sacred.
• Translation: Sacralizations (English)
• Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine)
• Synonyms: sacralités, consécrations
• Antonyms: désacralisations, profanations
• Examples: "Les sacralisations de l'art peuvent être controversées." (The sacralizations of art can be controversial.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• nationalisations: na-tio-na-li-sa-tions - Similar structure, stress on the final syllable.
• civilisations: ci-vi-li-sa-tions - Similar structure, stress on the final syllable.
• spécialisations: spe-cia-li-sa-tions - Similar structure, stress on the final syllable.

The consistent stress on the final syllable in these words demonstrates a common pattern in French nouns ending in "-ations" or "-isations". The syllable division rules are also consistent, avoiding breaking up consonant clusters where possible.

10. Division Rules:

• Rule 1: Vowel-Based Division: Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
• Rule 2: Consonant Cluster Preservation: Consonant clusters are typically kept together within a syllable unless they are complex or disrupt the natural flow of pronunciation.
• Rule 3: Final Syllable Stress: Stress in French generally falls on the final syllable.

11. Special Considerations:

The word's length and the presence of multiple suffixes require careful application of the syllabification rules. The "rs" cluster is a potential point of ambiguity, but French generally treats it as a single unit within a syllable.