Hyphenation ofsous-exploitation

Analysis of "sous-exploitation"

1. Pronunciation: The word "sous-exploitation" is pronounced /su.z‿ɛk.splwa.ta.sjɔ̃/ in standard French. The liaison between "sous" and "exploitation" is common.

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- (Latin sub- meaning "under, below"). Morphological function: adverbial prefix indicating inferiority or incompleteness.
• Root: exploitation (from exploiter, ultimately from Latin explotare meaning "to plunder, to use for profit"). Morphological function: noun, action of exploiting.
• Suffix: None directly attached to the root. The entire root "exploitation" functions as a noun.

4. Stress Identification: In French, stress typically falls on the last syllable of a word or a phrase group. In this case, the stress falls on "-sion" of "exploitation".

5. Phonetic Transcription: /su.z‿ɛk.splwa.ta.sjɔ̃/

6. Edge Case Review: The liaison between "sous" and "exploitation" is a common feature of French phonology and affects the syllabification in connected speech. The "s" of "sous" is pronounced and linked to the initial vowel of "exploitation".

7. Grammatical Role: "Sous-exploitation" functions primarily as a noun. The syllabification remains consistent regardless of its grammatical role within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: The action or state of underutilizing or exploiting something insufficiently.
• Translation: Under-exploitation (English)
• Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine)
• Synonyms: sous-utilisation, méutilisation
• Antonyms: surexploitation, exploitation intensive
• Examples:
  • "La sous-exploitation des ressources naturelles est un problème majeur." (The under-exploitation of natural resources is a major problem.)
  • "Il y a une sous-exploitation du potentiel touristique de la région." (There is an under-exploitation of the region's tourist potential.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• communication: com-mu-ni-ca-tion (5 syllables) - Similar vowel-consonant structure, stress on the final syllable.
• organisation: or-ga-ni-sa-tion (5 syllables) - Similar syllable structure, stress on the final syllable.
• autorisation: au-to-ri-sa-tion (5 syllables) - Similar syllable structure, stress on the final syllable.

The syllable division in all these words follows the same principle of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel clusters, with the stress consistently falling on the final syllable. "Sous-exploitation" is slightly more complex due to the prefix and liaison, but the core principles remain the same.

Syllable Analysis Details:

• sou: /su/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant. No exceptions.
• -s: /z/ - Syllable created by liaison. Rule: Liaison creates a syllable onset. Exception: Liaison is context-dependent.
• -ex: /ɛk/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant cluster. No exceptions.
• -plo: /plwa/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant. No exceptions.
• -ta: /ta/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant. No exceptions.
• -sion: /sjɔ̃/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by nasal consonant cluster. No exceptions.

Exceptions and Special Cases:

• The liaison between "sous" and "exploitation" is a key consideration. Without liaison, the syllabification would be different.
• French syllable structure generally avoids consonant clusters at the end of syllables, but nasal consonants are common and accepted.

Division Rules Applied:

• Maximize Onsets: Attempt to create syllables with consonant onsets whenever possible.
• Vowel-Consonant Division: Divide between vowel and consonant sounds.
• Liaison Rule: Account for the creation of syllables due to liaison.