Hyphenation ofsous-amendement

Analysis of "sous-amendement"

1. Pronunciation: The word "sous-amendement" is pronounced /su.z‿a.mɑ̃.də.mɑ̃/. The liaison between "sous" and "amendement" is common and expected.

2. Syllable Division: The syllable division, adhering to the rule of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel clusters, is as follows (using only original letters):

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: sous- (Old French, from Latin sub- meaning "under, below"). Function: adverbial prefix, indicating position or degree.
• Root: amendement (Old French, from Latin emendamentum meaning "correction, improvement"). Function: noun, denoting a modification or change.
• Suffix: None. amendement functions as a complete noun.

4. Stress Identification: The primary stress falls on the final syllable, "-ment". This is typical for French nouns.

5. Phonetic Transcription: /su.z‿a.mɑ̃.də.mɑ̃/

6. Edge Case Review: The liaison between "sous" and "amendement" is a key consideration. Without the liaison, the syllabification would be slightly different. The nasal vowels /ɑ̃/ require careful transcription.

7. Grammatical Role: "Sous-amendement" functions primarily as a noun. The syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical context within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A sub-amendment; a modification to an amendment.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine)
• Translation: Sub-amendment
• Synonyms: modification, correction, adjonction
• Antonyms: suppression, annulation
• Examples:
  • "Le député a proposé un sous-amendement à l'amendement principal." (The deputy proposed a sub-amendment to the main amendment.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• "développement": dé-ve-lop-pe-ment. Similar syllable structure with a final "-ment". Stress also on the final syllable.
• "établissement": é-ta-blis-se-ment. Again, a final "-ment" with stress on the last syllable.
• "complément": com-plé-ment. Similar stress pattern and final syllable structure. The difference lies in the initial consonant clusters and vowel quality.

10. Division Rules:

• Rule 1: Maximizing Onsets: Syllables prefer to begin with a consonant whenever possible.
• Rule 2: Vowel Clusters: Vowel clusters are generally broken up, creating separate syllables.
• Rule 3: Liaison: Liaison creates a new syllable or modifies existing ones.
• Rule 4: Final Syllable Stress: Nouns in French generally have stress on the final syllable.

11. Special Considerations: The liaison is crucial. Without it, the syllabification would be "sous-a-men-de-ment". The nasal vowels /ɑ̃/ are also a characteristic feature of French phonology.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations: While the standard pronunciation is /su.z‿a.mɑ̃.də.mɑ̃/, some speakers might slightly reduce the vowel quality or the liaison depending on the speed of speech and regional accent. However, this doesn't significantly alter the syllabification.