Hyphenation ofsquattérisions

Analysis of "squattérisions"

1. Pronunciation: The word "squattérisions" is pronounced /skateʁizjɔ̃/ in standard French.

2. Syllable Division: The syllable division, adhering to the rule of using only the original letters, is: squat-té-ri-sions

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• squat-: From the verb "squatter" (to squat, to occupy illegally), ultimately from Italian "schioppare" (to shoot, to crack) - root.
• -té-: Inflectional suffix indicating the past participle form. (Latin -tus)
• -ri-: Part of the conditional ending. (Latin -re)
• -sions: Conditional ending, indicating first-person plural. (Latin -sionem)

4. Stress Identification: The primary stress falls on the final syllable: "sions".

5. Phonetic Transcription: /skateʁizjɔ̃/

6. Edge Case Review: French syllable structure generally avoids consonant clusters at the beginning or end of syllables. However, the /sk/ cluster is permissible. The nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ also influences the syllabification.

7. Grammatical Role: "Squattérisions" is the first-person plural conditional present of the verb "squatter". The syllabification remains consistent regardless of the verb's tense or mood.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: The first-person plural conditional present of the verb "squatter".
• Translation: We would squat/occupy.
• Grammatical Category: Verb (conditional present, first-person plural)
• Synonyms: occuperions illégalement (would occupy illegally)
• Antonyms: déguerpirions (would leave)
• Examples: "Nous squattérions cet immeuble abandonné si on n'avait pas trouvé d'autre logement." (We would squat in that abandoned building if we hadn't found other accommodation.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• nation: na-tion /na.sjɔ̃/ - Similar nasal vowel ending. Syllable division follows similar rules.
• situation: si-tu-a-tion /si.tɥa.sjɔ̃/ - Similar syllable structure with a nasal vowel.
• occupation: oc-cu-pa-tion /ɔ.ky.pa.sjɔ̃/ - Similar syllable structure with a nasal vowel. The presence of multiple vowels dictates the syllable breaks.

Detailed Syllable Analysis:

• squat: /skat/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant(s). Exception: Initial consonant cluster /sk/ is allowed.
• té: /te/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant.
• ri: /ʁi/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel preceded by consonant.
• sions: /sjɔ̃/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant cluster /sjɔ̃/. The nasal vowel influences the syllable structure.

Syllable Division Rules Applied:

1. Vowel Peak: Each syllable must contain a vowel sound (the nucleus).
2. Onset-Rime: Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and following consonants).
3. Consonant Clusters: Consonant clusters are generally broken up to create permissible onsets and rimes, but certain clusters (like /sk/) are allowed.
4. Nasal Vowels: Nasal vowels form a single syllable unit.

Special Considerations:

• The conditional ending "-ions" is a common feature of French verb conjugation and influences the final syllable.
• The initial /sk/ cluster is an exception to the general rule against complex onsets.
• The nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ in the final syllable requires careful consideration in syllabification.

Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

While the pronunciation /skateʁizjɔ̃/ is standard, some regional variations might exist in the realization of the /ʁ/ sound (uvular fricative). This doesn't significantly affect the syllable division.