Hyphenation ofsemi-manufacturé

Analysis of "semi-manufacturé"

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "semi-manufacturé" presents challenges due to the presence of the prefix "semi-", the liaison possibilities, and the final "-é" which can influence the preceding syllable. The pronunciation is generally [semi.ma.ny.fak.ty.ʁe].

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 (using only the original letters):

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: semi- (Latin origin, meaning "half" or "partly"). Morphological function: degree/quantity.
• Root: manufactur- (from manufacture, ultimately from Latin manus "hand" + factura "making"). Morphological function: action/process.
• Suffix: -é (French suffix, derived from Latin -atus). Morphological function: forms the past participle, also indicates adjectival form.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the final syllable: /ma.ny.fak.ty.ʁe/. French stress is generally on the last syllable of a phrase or word.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/semi.ma.ny.fak.ty.ʁe/

6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:

• se-mi: Rule: Open syllable after a vowel. Vowel followed by a consonant, creating a closed syllable. /sə.mi/
• ma-nu: Rule: Vowel followed by consonant, creating a closed syllable. /ma.ny/
• fac-tu: Rule: Vowel followed by consonant, creating a closed syllable. /fak.ty/
• -ré: Rule: Final syllable, generally stressed. /ʁe/

7. Edge Case Review:

The "semi-" prefix can sometimes lead to elision if followed by a vowel sound, but this doesn't affect the syllabification itself. The liaison between "manufacturé" and a following word starting with a vowel is possible, but doesn't change the internal syllable structure.

8. Grammatical Role:

"Semi-manufacturé" functions primarily as an adjective. Syllabification remains consistent regardless of grammatical function.

9. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Partially manufactured; not fully finished.
• Translation: Semi-finished
• Grammatical Category: Adjective
• Synonyms: partiellement fabriqué, en cours de fabrication
• Antonyms: fini, achevé
• Examples: "Les produits semi-manufacturés sont expédiés à l'usine d'assemblage." (The semi-finished products are shipped to the assembly plant.)

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Pronunciation is relatively standard. Some regional variations might involve slight differences in vowel quality, but these don't significantly alter the syllable division.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• "semi-automatique": se-mi-au-to-ma-ti-que. Similar prefix, similar syllabification pattern.
• "semi-conducteur": se-mi-con-duc-teur. Again, the "semi-" prefix follows the same pattern.
• "manufacturier": ma-nu-fac-tu-ri-er. Shares the "manufactur-" root, demonstrating consistent syllabification of this component.