Hyphenation ofcontre-extension

Analysis of "contre-extension"

1. Pronunciation: The word "contre-extension" is pronounced /kɔ̃tʁ‿ɛkstɑ̃sjɔ̃/ in standard French. The liaison between "contre" and "extension" is common and expected.

2. Syllable Division: The syllable division, adhering to the rule of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel clusters, is as follows (using only the original letters):

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: contre- (from Latin contra meaning 'against'). Function: Opposition, counteraction.
• Root: extension (from Latin extensio meaning 'a stretching out'). Function: Core meaning of the word.
• Suffix: None. Extension functions as a noun in this context.

4. Stress Identification: In French, stress typically falls on the last syllable of a phrase or breath group. In this case, the stress falls on "-sion" of "extension".

5. Phonetic Transcription: /kɔ̃tʁ‿ɛkstɑ̃sjɔ̃/

6. Edge Case Review: The liaison between "contre" and "extension" is a key consideration. The nasal vowels also require careful transcription.

7. Grammatical Role: "Contre-extension" functions primarily as a noun. The syllabification remains consistent regardless of its grammatical role within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A counter-extension; an action or phenomenon that opposes or limits an extension.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine)
• Translation: Counter-extension
• Synonyms: opposition, limitation, restriction
• Antonyms: extension, amplification, expansion
• Examples: "La contre-extension de cette politique a été immédiate." (The counter-extension of this policy was immediate.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• communication: co-mu-ni-ca-tion (5 syllables) - Similar vowel clusters and consonant clusters. Stress on the final syllable.
• information: in-for-ma-tion (4 syllables) - Similar structure with a prefix-like element and a root. Stress on the final syllable.
• intervention: in-ter-ven-tion (4 syllables) - Similar ending "-tion" and stress pattern.

Syllable Analysis Details:

• con-: /kɔ̃/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant. Potential exception: Nasal vowel.
• tre-: /tʁ/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant followed by vowel.
• ex-: /ɛk/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant.
• ten-: /tɑ̃/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant followed by vowel. Nasal vowel.
• sion: /sjɔ̃/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant cluster followed by vowel. Nasal vowel. Liaison with preceding syllable.

Division Rules Applied:

• Maximize Onsets: French favors syllables with consonant onsets whenever possible.
• Vowel Clusters: Vowel clusters are generally broken up to create separate syllables.
• Liaison: Liaison rules dictate the merging of sounds across word boundaries.

Special Considerations:

• The nasal vowels /ɔ̃/ and /ɑ̃/ require specific phonetic transcription.
• The liaison between "contre" and "extension" is crucial for pronunciation and syllabification.
• French stress is generally on the final syllable, but can be influenced by phrasing.

Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations: While standard French pronunciation is as described, some regional variations might exist in the realization of nasal vowels or the strength of the liaison. These variations would not significantly alter the syllabification.