Hyphenation ofsquattérisassent

Analysis of "squattérisassent"

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "squattérisassent" is the third-person plural imperfect subjunctive of the verb "squatter" (to squat, to illegally occupy). It's a relatively complex verb form, and pronunciation follows standard French rules, with liaison possibilities depending on the following word.

2. Syllable Division:

Following French syllabification rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and consonant clusters, the word breaks down as follows (using only the original letters):

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• squatt-: Root (from English "squat", adopted into French). Origin: English. Function: Lexical base.
• -ér-: Inflectional infix, indicating the imperfect tense. Origin: Latin (via Old French). Function: Tense marker.
• -isa-: Inflectional infix, part of the imperfect subjunctive formation. Origin: Latin. Function: Mood/Tense marker.
• -ss-: Consonant cluster, part of the verb conjugation.
• -ent: Suffix indicating third-person plural. Origin: Latin. Function: Agreement marker.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable (second to last).

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/skat.e.ʁi.sas/ (Note: the 't' is often silent in this context, but can be pronounced in some regions or with deliberate articulation)

6. Syllable List with IPA and Rule Explanations:

• squat-: /skat/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant(s). Exception: The 't' is often silent.
• -té-: /te/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel following a consonant.
• -ris-: /ʁi/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel following a consonant.
• -sas-: /sas/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel following a consonant.
• -sent: /sɑ̃/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant cluster at the end of the word. Nasal vowel.

7. Syllable Division Rules Applied:

• Vowel-Based Division: French syllabification prioritizes vowel sounds. Each vowel (and vowel digraph) generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
• Consonant Cluster Handling: Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they can be easily split by a vowel sound.
• Final Consonant Rule: A single consonant at the end of a word typically belongs to the final syllable.

8. Exceptions and Special Cases:

• The silent 't' in "squat" is a common exception. Its pronunciation is variable.
• The imperfect subjunctive formation is complex and can lead to variations in perceived syllable boundaries.

9. Grammatical Role:

The word is exclusively a verb form. Syllabification does not shift based on grammatical role, as it's a conjugated verb.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Some speakers might pronounce the 't' in "squat" more distinctly, which could slightly alter the perceived syllable boundaries. Regional accents can also influence vowel pronunciation and liaison.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• "atterrissent" (they land): a-te-rris-sent. Similar structure with a verb root and inflectional suffixes.
• "dépassent" (they exceed): dé-pas-sent. Similar syllable structure with a prefix and verb root.
• "remplissent" (they fill): rem-plis-sent. Similar syllable structure with a prefix and verb root.

The differences in syllable division are primarily due to the different initial consonant clusters and the specific vowel combinations in each word. However, the underlying principles of vowel-based syllabification and consonant cluster handling remain consistent.