Hyphenation ofantispasmodique

Analysis of "antispasmodique" (French)

1. Pronunciation Examination:

The word "antispasmodique" is pronounced with a relatively even stress distribution, though the final syllable receives a slight emphasis. The 'r' is a uvular fricative, typical of French. Vowel qualities are standard French vowels.

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: anti- (Greek origin, meaning "against") - morphological function: negation.
• Root: spasmo- (Greek origin, from spasmos meaning "convulsion") - morphological function: core meaning related to spasms.
• Suffix: -dique (Greek origin, from -dikos meaning "relating to") - morphological function: forms an adjective.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: mod. While French stress is generally less prominent than in English, it is still present.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ɑ̃.ti.spas.mo.dik/

6. Edge Case Review:

The consonant cluster "sp" is generally treated as a single onset. The vowel "i" in "anti" forms a closed syllable. The "dique" ending is a common adjectival suffix and doesn't present unusual syllabification challenges.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Antispasmodique" functions primarily as an adjective. As an adjective, the syllabification and stress remain consistent. It can also function as a noun, referring to an antispasmodic medication. In this case, the stress pattern remains the same.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Relating to or serving to relieve spasms.
• Translation: Antispasmodic
• Grammatical Category: Adjective (primarily), Noun
• Synonyms: spasmolytique, anti-crampe
• Antonyms: spasmogène
• Examples:
  • "Un médicament antispasmodique." (An antispasmodic medication.)
  • "Ce traitement a un effet antispasmodique." (This treatment has an antispasmodic effect.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• économique: /e.ko.no.mik/ - Syllable division: é-co-no-mique. Similar vowel structure and final "-ique" suffix. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
• pathologique: /pa.to.lɔ.ʒik/ - Syllable division: pa-tho-lo-gi-que. Similar "-ique" suffix and stress pattern.
• magnétique: /ma.ɲe.tik/ - Syllable division: ma-gné-ti-que. Similar "-ique" suffix and stress pattern. The presence of the nasal vowel in "antispasmodique" distinguishes it, but the overall structure is comparable.

10. Division Rules:

• Rule 1: Open Syllables: Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open (e.g., ti, mo).
• Rule 2: Consonant Clusters: Consonant clusters are generally kept together as onsets or codas unless they are complex and difficult to pronounce (e.g., sp).
• Rule 3: Vowel Sequences: Vowel sequences are typically divided into separate syllables (e.g., anti).
• Rule 4: Stress-Based Division: Syllabification often considers the placement of stress, grouping elements around the stressed syllable.

11. Special Considerations:

The nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ in the first syllable is a characteristic feature of French and influences the syllabification. The word's length and the presence of multiple vowels require careful application of the rules to avoid incorrect divisions.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

While the standard pronunciation is as transcribed, some regional variations might exist in the realization of the uvular 'r' or subtle vowel qualities. These variations would not significantly alter the syllabification.