Hyphenation ofintransgressible

Linguistic Analysis of "intransgressible" (English (GB))

1. Pronunciation: The word "intransgressible" is pronounced /ɪnˌtrænsˈɡrɛsɪbl̩/ in General British English.

2. Syllable Division: in-trans-gress-i-ble

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: in- (Latin, meaning "not") - Negation.
• Root: transgress (Latin transgredior, meaning "to step across, to violate") - The core meaning of overstepping boundaries.
• Suffix: -ible (Latin -bilis, meaning "able to be") - Forms an adjective indicating capability or susceptibility.

4. Stress Identification: The primary stress falls on the third syllable: /ɪnˌtrænsˈɡrɛsɪbl̩/.

5. Phonetic Transcription: /ɪnˌtrænsˈɡrɛsɪbl̩/

6. Edge Case Review: The syllable "ble" is a weak syllable and can be syllabified as /bl̩/ due to the schwa reduction and syllabic consonant.

7. Grammatical Role: "Intransgressible" functions solely as an adjective. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its use within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Not able to be transgressed; unyielding; inviolable.
• Grammatical Category: Adjective
• Synonyms: inviolable, unyielding, unbreakable, immutable, sacrosanct
• Antonyms: transgressable, violable, breakable, mutable
• Examples: "The rules were considered absolutely intransgressible." "The treaty established an intransgressible border."

9. Phonological Comparison:

• Impossible: im-pos-si-ble. Similar structure with a prefix and suffix. Stress falls on the third syllable, mirroring "intransgressible".
• Incredible: in-cred-i-ble. Similar prefix and suffix structure. Stress falls on the third syllable, like "intransgressible".
• Responsible: re-spon-si-ble. Similar suffix structure. Stress falls on the third syllable, like "intransgressible". The difference lies in the initial consonant cluster and root.

Detailed Syllable Analysis:

Exceptions/Special Cases (Word-Level):

• The word's length and complex morphology can make intuitive syllabification challenging.
• The syllabic /l/ in "ble" is a relatively common but potentially confusing feature.

Division Rules Applied:

1. Onset-Rime Division: Dividing syllables based on the onset (initial consonants) and rime (vowel and following consonants).
2. Vowel as Syllable Nucleus: Each syllable must contain a vowel sound (or a syllabic consonant).
3. Consonant Cluster Handling: Consonant clusters are generally maintained within the onset or coda of a syllable.
4. Syllabic Consonant Rule: A consonant can form a syllable nucleus if it follows a vowel and there is no following vowel.

Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

While the provided IPA transcription represents General British English, some regional variations might exist. For example, some speakers might slightly reduce the vowel in "gress" or pronounce "ble" as a full syllable /blɪ/. These variations would not significantly alter the syllable division.