Hyphenation ofémerillonnerons

Analysis of "émerillonnerons" (French)

1. Pronunciation: The word "émerillonnerons" is pronounced with a complex sequence of sounds, typical of French verb conjugations. The 'r' sounds are particularly important, and liaison possibilities exist.

2. Syllable Division: Following French syllabification rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and avoid syllable-initial consonant clusters where possible, the word breaks down as follows (using only original letters):

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: é- (Latin origin, prefix indicating 'out of', 'from', or intensifying action, though here it's part of the verb stem's historical development)
• Root: meril- (from merle, blackbird, related to the idea of a falconer's bird)
• Suffix: -illonner- (verbal suffix indicating habitual or iterative action, derived from merle and evolving through various forms)
• Suffix: -ons (first-person plural present indicative ending, Latin origin)

4. Stress Identification: In French, stress generally falls on the last syllable of a phrase or breath group. In this case, the last syllable is stressed.

5. Phonetic Transcription: /e.me.ʁi.jɔ.ne.ʁɔ̃/

6. Edge Case Review: The sequence "illon" presents a slight challenge, as it could potentially be divided differently. However, the pronunciation clearly indicates a single syllable. The nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ in the final syllable is also a key feature.

7. Grammatical Role: This word is the first-person plural present indicative of the verb émerillonner. The syllabification remains consistent regardless of the verb's tense or mood.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: To act like a merlin (a type of small falcon); to behave in a quick, darting, or restless manner. (Archaic and rarely used)
• Grammatical Category: Verb (present indicative, first-person plural)
• Translation: We are acting like merlins / We are darting around.
• Synonyms: (Rarely used, so direct synonyms are difficult) s'agiter, voler rapidement (to stir, to fly quickly)
• Antonyms: rester immobile (to remain still)
• Examples: "Nous émerillonnerons dans la cour, comme de jeunes faucons." (We will dart around in the courtyard, like young falcons.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• émerillonnerons: e-me-ʁi-jɔ-ne-ʁɔ̃ (6 syllables)
• animation: a-ni-ma-sjɔ̃ (4 syllables) - Similar vowel structure, but simpler consonant clusters.
• conversation: kɔ̃-vɛʁ-sa-sjɔ̃ (4 syllables) - Nasal vowels and consonant clusters, but a more regular syllable structure.
• organisation: ɔʁ-ga-ni-za-sjɔ̃ (5 syllables) - Similar complexity in consonant clusters and vowel sounds.

The differences in syllable count are primarily due to the length of the verb stem and the presence of the inflectional suffix "-ons".

10. Division Rules:

• Rule 1: Open Syllables: Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open (e.g., e-, me-, ne-, ʁɔ̃).
• Rule 2: Consonant Clusters: Consonant clusters are broken up according to pronounceability. In this case, jɔ- is a single syllable due to the glide.
• Rule 3: Vowel Sequences: Vowel sequences are generally separated into syllables (e.g., i-o-).
• Rule 4: Avoid Syllable-Initial Clusters: French avoids starting syllables with consonant clusters where possible.

11. Special Considerations: The archaic nature of the word means that pronunciation and syllabification might vary slightly depending on the speaker and region. However, the analysis provided reflects the standard pronunciation.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations: While the core pronunciation is consistent, some speakers might slightly reduce the vowel sounds or alter the nasalization. This would not significantly affect the syllable division.