Hyphenation ofsystématiquement

Analysis of "systématiquement"

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "systématiquement" is a French adverb meaning "systematically." Its pronunciation involves a blend of vowel sounds, nasal consonants, and a final schwa. The stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ("ti").

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:

• système-: (Latin systema - from Greek systēma) - Root, meaning "system."
• -atique-: (Greek -ikos) - Suffix, forming adjectives relating to a system.
• -ment: (Latin mentem - accusative of mens) - Suffix, transforming an adjective into an adverb.
• -ly: (French -ment) - Adverbial suffix.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable: "sys-té-ma-ti-que-ment".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/sis.te.ma.ti.kə.mɑ̃/

6. Edge Case Review:

French syllabification generally avoids leaving a single consonant as the onset of a syllable. This is observed in the division between "ma" and "ti". The "m" is linked to the following vowel.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Systématiquement" functions solely as an adverb. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its contextual role.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: In a systematic or methodical way; according to a fixed plan or system.
• Translation: Systematically
• Grammatical Category: Adverb
• Synonyms: méthodiquement, rigoureusement, ordonnément
• Antonyms: aléatoirement, au hasard, spontanément
• Examples:
  • "Il a étudié le problème systématiquement." (He studied the problem systematically.)
  • "Les données ont été collectées systématiquement." (The data was collected systematically.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• économiquement: é-co-no-mi-que-ment. Similar structure with a root and suffixes. Stress on the antepenultimate syllable.
• logiquement: lo-gi-que-ment. Similar structure, stress on the antepenultimate syllable.
• scientifiquement: sci-en-ti-fi-que-ment. Similar structure, stress on the antepenultimate syllable.

These words all share the "-ment" suffix and a similar pattern of stress on the antepenultimate syllable, demonstrating consistency in French adverb formation. The syllable division follows the same principles of vowel-centered syllables.

10. Division Rules:

• Vowel-Centered Syllabification: Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
• Consonant Cluster Rule: Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are complex and difficult to pronounce.
• Onset Rule: Avoid leaving a single consonant as the onset of a syllable.

11. Special Considerations:

The nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ in the final syllable requires consideration. It influences the preceding consonant's pronunciation.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

While the standard pronunciation is /sis.te.ma.ti.kə.mɑ̃/, some speakers might slightly reduce the schwa /ə/ in the final syllable, making it almost imperceptible. This doesn't significantly alter the syllable division.