Hyphenation ofsingularisasse

Analysis of "singularisasse" (French)

1. Pronunciation & Initial Examination:

The word "singularisasse" is a conjugated form of the verb "singulariser" (to singularize). It's a relatively complex word, built from a Latin root and multiple suffixes. Pronunciation will follow French rules regarding liaison and elision, but for the syllabification, we focus on the orthographic form.

2. Syllable Division:

Following French syllabification rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and avoid breaking consonant clusters unless they are complex, the division will be: sin-gu-la-ri-sas-se.

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: None
• Root: singular- (Latin singularis - meaning 'single, unique'). This is the base meaning of the word.
• Suffixes:
  • -is- (Latin-derived, part of the verb formation process)
  • -as- (French verbal suffix indicating the past participle)
  • -se (French reflexive pronoun, forming a pronominal verb)

4. Stress Identification:

In French, stress generally falls on the last syllable of a phrase or a word when it is isolated. In this case, the stress falls on the final syllable: "sse".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/sɛ̃.ɡy.la.ʁi.sa.sə/

6. Edge Case Review:

The "r" sound in "ri" can sometimes cause syllabification issues, but in this case, it's followed by a vowel, making the division straightforward. The "s" cluster in "sas" is a common occurrence and doesn't present a significant challenge.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Singularisasse" is the past participle of the pronominal verb "se singulariser". It can function as an adjective or part of a compound past tense. Syllabification remains consistent regardless of its grammatical function.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: To have made something singular or unique; to have individualized.
• Part of Speech: Past participle of a verb (pronominal verb)
• Translation: To have singularized
• Synonyms: individualiser, personnaliser
• Antonyms: généraliser
• Examples: "Il s'est singularisé par son talent." (He distinguished himself by his talent.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• analyser (to analyze): a-na-ly-ser. Similar vowel structure, but simpler suffixation.
• universaliser (to universalize): u-ni-ver-sa-li-ser. Longer word with similar suffixation patterns.
• particulariser (to particularize): par-ti-cu-la-ri-ser. Similar length and suffixation, demonstrating consistent syllabification rules.

Detailed Syllable Analysis:

• sin: /sɛ̃/ - Open syllable, vowel sound is nasal. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant.
• gu: /ɡy/ - Open syllable, vowel sound is semi-vowel. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant.
• la: /la/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant.
• ri: /ʁi/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel preceded by consonant.
• sas: /sa/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel preceded by consonant.
• se: /sə/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel preceded by consonant.

Division Rules Applied:

1. Vowel-Consonant Rule: Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
2. Consonant Cluster Rule: Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are complex and disrupt the flow of pronunciation.
3. Avoid Breaking Diphthongs: Diphthongs are kept together within a single syllable.

Special Considerations:

The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of the rules. The "r" sound is a potential point of ambiguity, but the following vowel dictates the division.