Hyphenation ofscandalisèrent
Syllable Division:
scan-da-li-sè-rent
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/s̃.dɑ̃.li.zɛ.ʁɛ̃/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'sè'
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, nasal vowel.
Open syllable, nasal vowel.
Open syllable, vowel followed by liquid consonant.
Closed syllable, stressed syllable.
Closed syllable, nasal vowel, final consonant.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix:
Root: scandal
Latin origin, meaning 'stumbling block'
Suffix: isèrent
Past historic ending, 3rd person plural
To scandalize, to shock or outrage
Translation: To scandalize
Examples:
"Les révélations scandalisèrent l'opinion publique."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Shares the '-ité' suffix and similar vowel-consonant alternation.
Shares the '-té' suffix and similar syllable structure.
Shares the '-ité' suffix and similar syllable structure, though longer.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are open.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken after the first consonant.
Nasal Vowels
Nasal vowels form their own syllable.
Final Consonant
A single final consonant closes the syllable.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
Nasal vowels require specific attention. The 'r' sound can be syllabic but is not in this case.
Summary:
The word 'scandalisèrent' is divided into five syllables: scan-da-li-sè-rent. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'sè'. It's a verb derived from Latin, meaning 'to scandalize'. Syllable division follows French rules of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel clusters, with consideration for nasal vowels.
Detailed Analysis:
Analysis of "scandalisèrent"
1. Pronunciation: The word "scandalisèrent" is pronounced /s̃.dɑ̃.li.zɛ.ʁɛ̃/. The nasal vowels and the final 'ent' are key features of its pronunciation.
2. Syllable Division: The syllable division, adhering to the rule of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel clusters, is: scan-da-li-sè-rent.
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- Prefix: None
- Root: scandal- (from Latin scandalum meaning "stumbling block, cause of offense"). This is a borrowing.
- Suffix: -isèrent (from Latin -izare + past historic ending). -is- is the thematic vowel, -èrent is the past historic ending indicating 3rd person plural.
4. Stress Identification: The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: sè.
5. Phonetic Transcription: /s̃.dɑ̃.li.zɛ.ʁɛ̃/
6. Edge Case Review: French syllable structure generally avoids consonant clusters at the end of syllables. However, the /ʁ/ sound can sometimes act as a syllable nucleus, but in this case, it's part of the final syllable. Nasal vowels are common and don't typically cause syllable division issues.
7. Grammatical Role: "Scandalisèrent" is the 3rd person plural past historic form of the verb "scandaliser" (to scandalize). The syllabification remains consistent regardless of the verb tense.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: To scandalize, to shock or outrage.
- Translation: To scandalize (English)
- Grammatical Category: Verb (past historic, 3rd person plural)
- Synonyms: choquer, outrer, indigner
- Antonyms: réconforter, apaiser
- Examples: "Les révélations scandalisèrent l'opinion publique." (The revelations scandalized public opinion.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- similarité: (similarity) - si-mi-la-ri-té - Similar syllable structure with vowel-consonant alternation.
- difficulté: (difficulty) - di-fi-cul-té - Similar ending in "-té" with a final schwa.
- universalité: (universality) - u-ni-ver-sa-li-té - Longer word with more syllables, but shares the "-ité" ending.
The differences in syllable count are due to the varying lengths of the root morphemes. The consistent application of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel clusters explains the differences.
10. Division Rules:
- Rule 1: Open Syllables: Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open (e.g., li, sè).
- Rule 2: Consonant Clusters: Consonant clusters are generally broken after the first consonant if possible (e.g., scan-da).
- Rule 3: Nasal Vowels: Nasal vowels form their own syllable (e.g., s̃, dɑ̃).
- Rule 4: Final Consonant: A single final consonant typically closes the syllable (e.g., rent).
11. Special Considerations: The nasal vowels /s̃/ and /dɑ̃/ require special attention as they are unique to French phonology. The 'r' sound is a uvular fricative and can sometimes be syllabic, but here it's part of the final syllable.
12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations: While the standard pronunciation is as described, some regional variations might slightly alter the vowel quality, but the syllable division remains consistent.
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