---
phase: 01-foundation
plan: 03
subsystem: reference
tags: [linguistics, french, english, syllables, rhymes, pronunciation, ipa, suno, versification]

# Dependency graph
requires:
  - phase: 01-02
    provides: "Reference file structure, linguistic directories with .gitkeep, reference file template convention"
provides:
  - French syllable counting rules with executable e muet conditions and genre targets
  - French rhyme classification (pauvre/suffisante/riche/richissime) with section-dependent quality thresholds
  - French pronunciation guide for AI music generation with Suno-specific pitfalls
  - English syllable counting rules with stress pattern awareness and genre targets
  - English rhyme type classification (perfect/slant/near/eye/internal) with genre guidance
affects: [05-01, 05-02, 06-01, 06-02, 07-01, 07-02]

# Tech tracking
tech-stack:
  added: [none (markdown-only project)]
  patterns: [executable-rules-pattern, ipa-phonetic-notation, si-alors-conditions, section-quality-thresholds]

key-files:
  created:
    - reference/linguistic/french/syllables.md
    - reference/linguistic/french/rhymes.md
    - reference/linguistic/french/pronunciation.md
    - reference/linguistic/english/syllables.md
    - reference/linguistic/english/rhymes.md

key-decisions:
  - "All linguistic rules formulated as executable SI/ALORS (IF/THEN) conditions, not prose descriptions"
  - "French rhyme quality thresholds are section-dependent: chorus requires riche (3+), verses allow suffisante (2+), bridge is flexible"
  - "English accepts broader rhyme spectrum: slant and near rhymes are fully acceptable in modern songwriting"
  - "IPA is the universal phonetic notation standard across all linguistic files"

patterns-established:
  - "Executable rules: Every rule is an IF/THEN condition with specific examples, never vague prose"
  - "Worked examples: Each file includes 3-4 step-by-step examples showing rule application"
  - "Genre-dependent adjustments: Syllable targets and rhyme strictness vary by genre (rap/pop/ballad/rock/R&B)"
  - "Cross-references: Linguistic files link to each other for related concepts (syllables ↔ rhymes ↔ pronunciation)"
  - "Sonic toolkit: Both languages document assonance, alliteration, consonance, and internal rhyme as quality indicators"

# Metrics
duration: 4min
completed: 2026-04-10
---

# Phase 1 Plan 3: Linguistic Reference Files Summary

**French and English syllable/rhyme/pronunciation rules with executable IF/THEN conditions, IPA notation, section-dependent quality thresholds, and Suno pronunciation pitfall guide**

## Performance

- **Duration:** 4 min
- **Started:** 2026-04-10T10:32:36Z
- **Completed:** 2026-04-10T10:37:28Z
- **Tasks:** 2
- **Files modified:** 5

## Accomplishments

- Created 3 French linguistic reference files covering syllable counting (e muet conditions, dierese/synerese tables, genre targets), rhyme classification (4-tier system pauvre through richissime with phoneme counting and section-dependent quality thresholds), and pronunciation guide (Suno-specific pitfalls with mitigation strategies for silent letters, nasal vowels, liaisons, and dense lines)
- Created 2 English linguistic reference files covering syllable counting (stress pattern awareness, common exceptions, ambiguous words table, genre adjustments) and rhyme classification (5 types with IPA, multisyllabic rhyme guidance, genre/section recommendations)
- All 5 files use consistent IPA notation, executable IF/THEN rules, worked step-by-step examples, and sonic toolkit documentation (assonance, alliteration, consonance, internal rhyme)

## Task Commits

Each task was committed atomically:

1. **Task 1: Create French linguistic reference files** - `54955cf` (feat)
2. **Task 2: Create English linguistic reference files** - `b164d4e` (feat)

## Files Created/Modified

- `reference/linguistic/french/syllables.md` - French syllable counting rules with e muet conditions, dierese/synerese, genre targets, 4 worked examples
- `reference/linguistic/french/rhymes.md` - French rhyme classification (pauvre/suffisante/riche/richissime) with phoneme counting, quality thresholds by section, rhyme schemes, sonic toolkit
- `reference/linguistic/french/pronunciation.md` - French pronunciation guide for Suno with nasal vowels, silent letters, liaison handling, density warnings, 3 worked examples
- `reference/linguistic/english/syllables.md` - English syllable rules with stress patterns, common exceptions, contractions, ambiguous words table, genre adjustments
- `reference/linguistic/english/rhymes.md` - English rhyme types (perfect/slant/near/eye/internal) with IPA, multisyllabic rhymes, genre/section guide, sonic toolkit

## Decisions Made

- All linguistic rules formulated as executable SI/ALORS (IF/THEN) conditions -- ensures Claude can apply them mechanically without interpretation ambiguity
- French rhyme quality thresholds are section-dependent (chorus=riche 3+, verse=suffisante 2+, bridge=flexible) -- prevents one-size-fits-all quality assessment
- English accepts broader rhyme spectrum (slant and near fully acceptable) -- reflects modern songwriting practice rather than classical strictness
- IPA is the universal phonetic notation -- eliminates orthographic ambiguity in both languages

## Deviations from Plan

None - plan executed exactly as written.

## Issues Encountered

None

## User Setup Required

None - no external service configuration required.

## Next Phase Readiness

- Phase 1 (Foundation) is now complete: all 3 plans executed (CLAUDE.md, reference structure, linguistic rules)
- French linguistic files are ready for Phase 5 to extend with exhaustive dierese/synerese tables, pre-classified rhyme dictionaries, and additional pronunciation pitfalls
- English linguistic files are ready for Phase 6 to extend with detailed stress rules, ambiguous word tables, and scoring criteria
- All reference files follow the established template convention and cross-reference each other
- The verification system foundations are in place: syllable counting rules, rhyme classification, pronunciation guidance

## Self-Check: PASSED

All 5 created files verified on disk. Both task commits (54955cf, b164d4e) verified in git log.

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*Phase: 01-foundation*
*Completed: 2026-04-10*
