Hyphenation ofself-inductances

Analysis of "self-inductances" in French

This analysis will break down the word "self-inductances" as if it were a French word, applying French phonological and morphological rules. Note that this is an anglicism and not a native French word, so the analysis will be somewhat adapted to accommodate its structure.

1. IPA Transcription:

/sɛlf‿ɛ̃.dyk.tɑ̃s/

2. Morphemic Breakdown:

• Prefix: self- (English origin, meaning "relating to the self"). Function: Forms compound words.
• Root: induct- (Latin inductio - leading in). Function: Core meaning relating to induction.
• Suffix: -ances (French, from Latin -antia). Function: Forms abstract nouns denoting a state or quality.

3. Stressed Syllable(s):

The stress in French generally falls on the last syllable of a word or phrase. In this case, the stress is on the final syllable: tɑ̃s.

4. Syllables List with IPA and Rule Explanations:

• sel- /sɛl/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. No consonant clusters prevent separation.
• f‿ɛ̃- /f‿ɛ̃/ - Open syllable. Liaison occurs between the final 'f' of 'self' and the initial vowel 'ɛ̃' of 'inductances'. The liaison creates a single syllable.
• duk- /dyk/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant clusters can form syllable codas.
• tɑ̃s /tɑ̃s/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Nasal vowel forms the syllable nucleus.

5. Syllable Division Rule Explanations:

• Rule 1: Vowel Nucleus: Each syllable must contain a vowel sound (nucleus).
• Rule 2: Consonant Clusters: Consonant clusters can occur at the end of a syllable (coda).
• Rule 3: Liaison: In French, liaison (linking of final consonants to initial vowels) can create a single syllable.
• Rule 4: Final Syllable Stress: French typically stresses the final syllable.

6. Exceptions/Special Cases per Syllable:

• sel-: No exceptions.
• f‿ɛ̃-: The liaison is a phonological rule, not a strict syllabification rule, but it affects the syllable count.
• duk-: No exceptions.
• tɑ̃s: No exceptions.

7. Exceptions/Special Cases for the Word as a Whole:

The word is an anglicism, so its structure doesn't perfectly align with typical French morphology. The 'f' in 'self' is unusual in French word-initial position.

8. Grammatical Role & Syllabification Shifts:

"Self-inductances" functions primarily as a noun. Syllabification remains consistent regardless of grammatical role.

9. Definition & Semantics:

• Part of Speech: Noun
• Definitions:
  • "Self-inductances": The property of a circuit element to induce a voltage in itself when the current flowing through it changes.
  • "Auto-inductances": (Translation)
• Synonyms: inductance, inductive reactance
• Antonyms: capacitance, resistance
• Examples: "The self-inductances of the coil were measured."

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Pronunciation might vary slightly depending on regional accents, but the core syllabification remains consistent. Some speakers might reduce the liaison.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• "self-control" /sɛlf.kɔ̃.tʁɔl/ - Syllables: sel-f-con-trôle. Similar structure with a prefix and compound word.
• "dépendances" /de.pɑ̃.dɑ̃s/ - Syllables: dé-pen-dan-ces. Similar suffix -ances and stress on the final syllable.
• "fréquences" /fʁe.kɑ̃s/ - Syllables: fré-quen-ces. Similar suffix structure and final syllable stress.

The differences lie in the initial consonant clusters and the presence of the English prefix "self-", which is less common in native French words.