Hyphenation ofsynchronisables

Analysis of "synchronisables" (French)

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "synchronisables" is a verb in the French language, specifically the present participle used as an adjective. It's derived from the verb "synchroniser" (to synchronize). 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 complex, the division will be: syn-chro-ni-sa-bles.

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: syn- (Greek origin, meaning "together, with"). Function: Creates a compound verb.
• Root: chron- (Greek origin, from chronos meaning "time"). Function: Relates to time.
• Suffix: -isables (Latin/French origin). This is a complex suffix composed of:
  • -ise (verbalizing suffix, forming the infinitive)
  • -able (adjectival suffix, meaning "capable of being")
  • -s (marks agreement, indicating plural or a specific grammatical context)

4. Stress Identification:

In French, stress generally falls on the last syllable of a phrase or word group. However, in polysyllabic words, the stress is often weaker and more evenly distributed. In "synchronisables", the primary stress falls on the final syllable: bles.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/sɛ̃.kʁɔ.ni.zabl/

6. Edge Case Review:

The "chr" cluster is a common initial consonant cluster in French and doesn't typically cause syllable division issues. The nasal vowel /ɛ̃/ in the first syllable is a standard feature of French phonology.

7. Grammatical Role:

As a present participle used adjectivally, the syllabification remains consistent. If used as part of a verb phrase (e.g., "est synchronisable" - is synchronizable), the stress pattern remains on the final syllable.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Capable of being synchronized; able to be made simultaneous.
• Grammatical Category: Adjective (formed from a verb)
• Translation: Synchronizable
• Synonyms: coordonnables, conciliables
• Antonyms: désynchronisables, incompatibles
• Examples:
  • "Les données sont synchronisables avec le cloud." (The data is synchronizable with the cloud.)
  • "Ce système est synchronisable avec d'autres appareils." (This system is synchronizable with other devices.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• comparables: com-pa-ra-bles - Similar syllable structure, stress on the final syllable.
• responsables: res-pon-sa-bles - Similar syllable structure, stress on the final syllable.
• organisables: o-rga-ni-sa-bles - Similar syllable structure, stress on the final syllable.

The consistency in stress placement on the final syllable across these words reinforces the general rule for French polysyllabic words. The presence of consonant clusters doesn't alter the basic syllabification pattern.

10. Division Rules:

• Rule 1: Vowel-Based Division: Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
• Rule 2: Consonant Cluster Handling: Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are complex and disrupt the flow of pronunciation.
• Rule 3: Final Syllable Stress: Stress typically falls on the final syllable of a word.

11. Special Considerations:

The "chr" cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification purposes. Liaison (linking of final consonants to initial vowels) could occur in connected speech, but doesn't affect the underlying syllabic structure.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

While the standard pronunciation is /sɛ̃.kʁɔ.ni.zabl/, some regional variations might exhibit slight differences in vowel quality or consonant articulation, but these variations do not significantly alter the syllable division.