Hyphenation ofsous-utiliserons

Analysis of "sous-utiliserons" (French)

1. Pronunciation:

The word "sous-utiliserons" is pronounced approximately as /su.z‿y.ti.li.zʁɔ̃/. The liaison between "sous" and "utiliserons" is common and expected.

2. Syllable Division:

The syllable division, adhering to the rule of using only the original letters, is: sou-sous-u-ti-li-se-rons.

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: sous- (Latin sub- meaning "under, below"). Morphological function: adverbial prefix indicating a degree or manner.
• Root: utilis- (Latin utilis meaning "useful"). Morphological function: base of the verb, denoting the action of making use of something.
• Suffix: -erons (from the future tense ending -ons added to the infinitive stem). Morphological function: indicates the future tense, first-person plural.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the last syllable: "rons".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/su.z‿y.ti.li.zʁɔ̃/

6. Edge Case Review:

The liaison between "sous" and "utiliserons" is a common feature of French phonology and doesn't affect the syllabification rules themselves, but it impacts the pronunciation. The "s" in "sous" becomes pronounced due to the following vowel sound in "utiliserons".

7. Grammatical Role:

"Sous-utiliserons" is the first-person plural future indicative form of the verb "sous-utiliser" (to underutilize). The syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of the verb's tense.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: To underutilize; to make insufficient use of.
• Part of Speech: Verb (future indicative, first-person plural)
• Translation: We will underutilize.
• Synonyms: négliger (to neglect), peu exploiter (to exploit little)
• Antonyms: optimiser (to optimize), exploiter pleinement (to fully exploit)
• Examples:
  • "Nous sous-utiliserons les ressources disponibles." (We will underutilize the available resources.)
  • "Ils craignent que nous sous-utiliserons le potentiel de cette technologie." (They fear that we will underutilize the potential of this technology.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• utiliserons: u-ti-li-se-rons. Similar syllable structure, stress on the final syllable.
• sous-estimerons: sou-sous-es-ti-me-rons. Similar prefix, similar future tense ending, stress on the final syllable.
• surveillerons: su-rvei-lle-rons. Similar structure with a prefix and future tense ending, stress on the final syllable.

The consistent stress on the final syllable in these words is a common feature of French verb conjugations. The presence of prefixes like sous-, sur- doesn't alter this pattern.

Syllable List with IPA and Rule Explanations:

1. sou /su/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
2. sous /su/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
3. u /y/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel sounds form a syllable. Liaison creates this syllable.
4. ti /ti/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant clusters can be part of a syllable, and syllables can end in consonants.
5. li /li/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
6. se /sə/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
7. rons /ʁɔ̃/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Syllables can end in nasal vowels.

Division Rules Applied:

1. Vowel-Based Syllabification: French syllables generally center around vowel sounds.
2. Consonant Cluster Handling: Consonant clusters are grouped within syllables based on phonological constraints.
3. Liaison Consideration: Liaison creates additional syllables, even if not explicitly marked in the orthography.

Special Considerations:

• The liaison between "sous" and "utiliserons" is crucial for pronunciation and creates an additional syllable.
• The nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ in "rons" is a characteristic feature of French phonology.

Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

While the standard pronunciation is /su.z‿y.ti.li.zʁɔ̃/, some regional variations might exist in the pronunciation of the nasal vowel /ɔ̃/. However, these variations do not significantly affect the syllabification.