Hyphenation ofsubordonnassiez

Analysis of "subordonnassiez" (French)

1. Pronunciation & Initial Examination:

The word "subordonnassiez" is the second-person plural imperfect subjunctive of the verb "subordonner" (to subordinate). It's a relatively complex verb form, exhibiting multiple morphemes. The pronunciation involves nasal vowels and liaison possibilities.

2. Syllable Division:

Following French syllabification rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and avoid breaking consonant clusters unless they are difficult to pronounce together, the division is as follows (using only the original letters):

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: sub- (Latin, meaning "under," "below") - modifies the verb's meaning.
• Root: ordonn- (from Latin ordinare "to order, arrange") - the core meaning of putting in order or hierarchy.
• Suffix: -assiez (French, imperfect subjunctive ending) - indicates the tense, mood, and person/number. This is a combination of several morphemes: -ass- (imperfect subjunctive stem marker) and -iez (2nd person plural ending).

4. Stress Identification:

In French, stress generally falls on the last syllable of a phrase or breath group. However, within a word, stress is less prominent than in English. In this case, the stress falls on the final syllable: "-iez".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/sy.bɔʁ.dɔ.nas.je/

6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:

Here's a detailed breakdown of each syllable, with IPA transcription, rule application, and potential exceptions:

• syllable 1: sub- /syb/
  • IPA: /syb/
  • Description: Open syllable, begins with a consonant cluster.
  • Rule: Syllable division occurs before a vowel. The 'b' follows the vowel 'u'.
  • Exceptions: None.
• syllable 2: or- /ɔʁ/
  • IPA: /ɔʁ/
  • Description: Open syllable.
  • Rule: Syllable division occurs before a vowel. The 'r' follows the vowel 'o'.
  • Exceptions: None.
• syllable 3: don- /dɔn/
  • IPA: /dɔn/
  • Description: Closed syllable.
  • Rule: Syllable division occurs before a vowel. The 'n' closes the syllable.
  • Exceptions: None.
• syllable 4: nas- /nas/
  • IPA: /nas/
  • Description: Closed syllable.
  • Rule: Syllable division occurs before a vowel. The 's' closes the syllable.
  • Exceptions: None.
• syllable 5: siez /je/
  • IPA: /je/
  • Description: Closed syllable.
  • Rule: Syllable division occurs before a vowel. The 'z' closes the syllable.
  • Exceptions: None.

7. Edge Case Review:

The double 'n' in "ordonn-" doesn't create a syllable break. French generally avoids breaking up geminate consonants unless they are part of a complex cluster.

8. Grammatical Role:

As a verb form, the syllabification remains consistent regardless of its function within a sentence.

9. Definition & Semantics:

• Word: subordonnassiez
• Part of Speech: Verb (Imperfect Subjunctive)
• Definitions:
  • Definition: You (plural) were to subordinate.
  • Translation: You (plural) were to subordinate.
  • Synonyms: (depending on context) - subalternisiez, reléguiez
  • Antonyms: coordonnassiez, égaliez
  • Examples: "Si vous subordonnassiez vos désirs, vous seriez plus heureux." (If you were to subordinate your desires, you would be happier.)

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Pronunciation can vary slightly based on regional accents, but the syllabification remains consistent. Liaison (linking the final 'z' to a following vowel) is common in fluent speech.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• "subordonner" (to subordinate): sub-or-don-ner. Similar structure, stress on the final syllable.
• "ordonnances" (orders): or-don-nan-ces. Similar root, but different endings and syllable count.
• "désobéir" (to disobey): dé-so-bé-ir. Similar prefix structure, but different root and ending.

The consistency in syllable division across these words demonstrates the application of the core French syllabification rules: division before vowels and avoidance of breaking consonant clusters.