Hyphenation ofsous-secrétariats

Analysis of "sous-secrétariats"

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "sous-secrétariats" is a French noun meaning "under-secretariats." It's a complex word formed through compounding and derivation. Pronunciation involves liaison possibilities, particularly between "sous" and "secrétariats," depending on the following word in a sentence.

2. Syllable Division:

Following French syllabification rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and avoid breaking consonant clusters unless they are pronounced as separate syllables, the division is as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: sous- (Old French, from Latin sub- meaning "under"). Morphological function: preposition/prefix indicating position or inferiority.
• Root: secrétari- (Latin secretarius meaning "secretary"). Morphological function: denotes the function of keeping records or handling confidential matters.
• Suffix: -ats (French suffix, from Latin -atus). Morphological function: forms a noun denoting a collection or group.

4. Stress Identification:

French generally has stress on the final syllable of a word or a phrase group. In this case, the stress falls on "-tats".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/su.sə.kʁe.ta.ʁja/

6. Edge Case Review:

The liaison between "sous" and "secrétariats" is a potential edge case. If liaison occurs, the pronunciation becomes /suzə.kʁe.ta.ʁja/. However, the syllabification remains the same regardless of liaison.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Sous-secrétariats" is exclusively a noun. Its grammatical role doesn't affect the syllabification or stress pattern.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Plural form of "sous-secrétariat," referring to multiple under-secretariats or deputy secretariats.
• Translation: Under-secretariats
• Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine plural)
• Synonyms: Directions générales adjointes (Deputy General Directorates)
• Antonyms: Secrétariats généraux (General Secretariats)
• Examples: "Les sous-secrétariats sont responsables de la mise en œuvre des politiques." (The under-secretariats are responsible for implementing the policies.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• "universités": /y.ni.vɛʁ.si.te/ - Syllable division: u-ni-ver-si-tés. Similar structure with multiple syllables and a final stressed syllable.
• "responsabilités": /ʁɛ.sɔ̃.sa.bi.li.te/ - Syllable division: re-spon-sa-bi-li-tés. Shares the "-ités" suffix, demonstrating a similar syllabic pattern in the final portion of the word.
• "administration": /ad.mi.ni.sʁa.sjɔ̃/ - Syllable division: ad-mi-ni-stra-tion. Demonstrates a similar pattern of vowel-based syllabification and stress on the final syllable.

10. Syllable Division Rules Applied:

• Rule 1: Open Syllables: Syllables ending in a vowel sound are generally open syllables (e.g., "sous", "se", "ta").
• Rule 2: Consonant Clusters: Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they can be naturally separated by a vowel sound (e.g., "cré", "trats").
• Rule 3: Final Syllable Stress: French typically stresses the final syllable of a word.
• Rule 4: Prefix/Suffix Separation: Prefixes and suffixes are often separated into distinct syllables (e.g., "sous-", "-tats").

11. Special Considerations:

The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries when determining syllable divisions. Liaison possibilities do not alter the underlying syllabic structure.