Hyphenation ofsynchronisable

Analysis of "synchronisable" (French)

1. Pronunciation Examination:

The word "synchronisable" is pronounced with a relatively even stress distribution, though the final syllable receives a slight emphasis. The 'r' is a uvular fricative, typical of French. Vowel qualities are standard French vowels.

2. Syllable Division:

Following French syllabification rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and avoid stranded consonants, the division is as follows (using only original letters):

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: syn- (Greek, meaning "together," "with") - functions as a combining form.
• Root: chron- (Greek, meaning "time") - forms the base of the word relating to time.
• Suffix: -isable (French, derived from Latin -abilis) - indicates capability or possibility ("able to be synchronized"). This suffix is composed of -is- (linking vowel) and -able (adjectival suffix).

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: chron. While French stress is generally less prominent than in English, it is still present.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/sɛ̃.kʁɔ.ni.zabl/

6. Edge Case Review:

French syllabification generally avoids consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables. The 'chr' cluster is handled as a single onset. The nasal vowel /ɛ̃/ forms a syllable on its own.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Synchronisable" is an adjective. As an adjective, the stress pattern remains consistent. If it were used as a noun (rare, but possible in specific contexts), the stress would likely remain on the penultimate syllable.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Capable of being synchronized; able to operate in time with something else.
• Translation: Synchronizable (English)
• Grammatical Category: Adjective
• Synonyms: coordonnable, simultanéisable
• Antonyms: désynchronisable
• Examples:
  • "Les signaux sont synchronisables." (The signals are synchronizable.)
  • "Ce système est facilement synchronisable avec d'autres appareils." (This system is easily synchronizable with other devices.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• synchronisation: syn-chro-ni-sa-tion (similar syllable structure, stress on chro)
• chronologique: chro-no-lo-gi-que (similar chro syllable, stress on lo)
• organisation: or-ga-ni-sa-tion (similar ni syllable, stress on ni)

The syllable structure in "synchronisable" is consistent with these words, particularly in how consonant clusters are handled and vowel-based syllable division is applied. The final -able suffix is common across many French adjectives.

Detailed Syllable Analysis:

Exceptions/Special Cases (Word-Level):

The 'chr' cluster is a common exception to the rule of avoiding consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable. French allows this cluster as it is a frequently occurring sound combination.

Division Rules Applied:

1. Vowel-Based Syllabification: Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
2. Consonant Cluster Handling: Consonant clusters are generally maintained as onsets or codas unless they violate phonotactic constraints.
3. Avoid Stranded Consonants: Consonants are not left alone to form a syllable.