Hyphenation ofsus-hépatiques

Analysis of "sus-hépatiques"

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "sus-hépatiques" is pronounced with a relatively standard French articulation. The 'h' is silent, creating a liaison potential with the following vowel. The 's' at the end of "sus" is pronounced. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable ("-tiques").

2. Syllable Division:

Following French syllabification rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and avoid breaking consonant clusters unless they are complex, the word divides as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: sus- (Latin, meaning "under," "below," or "partially"). Functions as an intensifier or indicates incompleteness.
• Root: hépatique- (From hepaticus - Latin, meaning "of the liver"). Relates to the liver.
• Suffix: -s (French, plural marker for nouns and agreement marker for adjectives).

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: sus-hé-pa-tiques. This is typical for French words.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/sy.z‿e.pa.tik/

6. Edge Case Review:

The liaison between the 's' of "sus" and the 'é' of "hépatiques" is a common feature of French pronunciation and affects the syllabification in spoken form, but the written form remains unchanged.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Sus-hépatiques" functions as an adjective, typically used in the plural form to describe things related to or affecting the liver. The syllabification remains consistent regardless of its grammatical function.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Relating to or affecting the liver; hepatic.
• Translation: Hepatic (English)
• Grammatical Category: Adjective (plural)
• Synonyms: hépatiques, du foie
• Antonyms: (depending on context) extra-hépatiques
• Examples:
  • "Les maladies sus-hépatiques sont souvent graves." (Liver diseases are often serious.)
  • "Des douleurs sus-hépatiques peuvent indiquer un problème." (Liver pains can indicate a problem.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• magnétiques: mag-né-tiques. Similar syllable structure, stress on the penultimate syllable.
• esthétiques: es-thé-tiques. Similar syllable structure, stress on the penultimate syllable.
• critiques: cri-tiques. Similar syllable structure, stress on the penultimate syllable.

The consistency in stress placement and syllable division across these words demonstrates the regular application of French phonological rules. The presence of vowel clusters and consonant clusters dictates the syllable boundaries.

10. Division Rules:

• Rule 1: Open Syllables: French favors open syllables (ending in a vowel). This is evident in "sus," "hé," and "ti."
• Rule 2: Consonant Clusters: Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are complex or create pronunciation difficulties. "pt" in "hépatiques" remains together.
• Rule 3: Vowel Groups: Vowel groups are typically separated into different syllables if they represent distinct vowel sounds. "é-pa" in "hépatiques" demonstrates this.

11. Special Considerations:

The silent 'h' does not affect the written syllabification but influences the phonetic realization through liaison.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

While the standard pronunciation is as described above, some regional variations might exist in the degree of liaison or vowel articulation. However, these variations do not fundamentally alter the syllabification.