Hyphenation ofémerillonnasses

Analysis of "émerillonnasses" (French)

1. Pronunciation: The word "émerillonnasses" is pronounced with a relatively complex sequence of sounds, typical of French words with multiple suffixes. The 'r' sounds are uvular, and vowel elisions and nasalization play a role.

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: None
• Root: meril- (from Latin merula meaning blackbird, but here referring to a small coin, a diminutive of merle).
• Suffixes:
  • -illon- (diminutive suffix, of uncertain origin, possibly onomatopoeic, indicating smallness or affection).
  • -n- (inflectional suffix, part of the plural marker).
  • -asses (feminine plural ending, derived from Latin -as).

4. Stress Identification: In French, stress typically falls on the last syllable of a phrase or word group. In this case, the final syllable "-asses" receives the primary stress.

5. Phonetic Transcription: /e.me.ʁi.jɔ.nɑs/

6. Edge Case Review: The sequence "illon" presents a slight challenge. While French generally avoids syllable-initial 'r' after a vowel, the 'illon' is treated as a single unit due to its historical development and semantic function as a diminutive.

7. Grammatical Role: This word is a noun, specifically a feminine plural noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical context.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Old French term for small, worthless coins, often made of base metal. Figuratively, it can refer to trivial or insignificant things.
• Translation: "Trifles," "worthless coins," "small change."
• Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine, plural)
• Synonyms: bagatelles, menus monnaies, broutilles
• Antonyms: richesses, trésors
• Examples: "Il ne s'intéressait qu'à des émerillonnasses." (He was only interested in trifles.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• "émerillon" (diminutive of blackbird): é-mé-ril-lon. Similar structure, with the "-illon" suffix.
• "passionnées" (passionate - feminine plural): pas-si-o-nées. Shares the "-nées" ending, demonstrating the typical final syllable stress.
• "illusions" (illusions): i-lu-zi-ɔ̃. Demonstrates the syllabification of "ill-" and the nasal vowel.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations: While the standard pronunciation is /e.me.ʁi.jɔ.nɑs/, some regional variations might exhibit slight differences in vowel quality or the realization of the 'r' sound. However, these variations do not significantly alter the syllable division.

11. Division Rules:

• Rule 1: Open Syllables: Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open (e.g., "é-", "ri-").
• Rule 2: Consonant Clusters: Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are complex or disrupt the natural flow of pronunciation (e.g., "illon").
• Rule 3: Final Stress: Stress typically falls on the final syllable.
• Rule 4: Diminutive Suffixes: Diminutive suffixes like "-illon" are often treated as a single unit.