Hyphenation ofcontre-indiquasses

Analysis of "contre-indiquasses" (French)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "contre-indiquasses" is a relatively complex French word formed through compounding and derivation. Pronunciation involves liaison possibilities and vowel elision, which influence the perceived syllable boundaries. The 'e' at the end of 'contre' is typically silent, but can be pronounced in liaison with the following vowel.

2. Syllable Division:

Following French syllabification rules, which prioritize vowel sounds, the word is divided as follows (using only the original letters):

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: contre- (Latin contra - against, opposing). Function: Opposition.
• Root: indique- (from indiquer - to indicate, Latin indicare). Function: Core meaning related to indication.
• Suffix: -quasses (from indiquer + -asse (imperfect subjunctive) + -s (plural)). Function: Forms the imperfect subjunctive plural, indicating a hypothetical or conditional state.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress in French typically falls on the last syllable of a word or phrase. In this case, the stress falls on "-asses".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/kɔ̃tʁ‿ɛ̃di.ka.s/ (Note: the liaison between 'contre' and 'indiquasses' is represented by the '‿' symbol. The 'r' is a uvular fricative.)

6. Syllable List with IPA and Rule Explanations:

• con-: /kɔ̃/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by a consonant. Potential exception: nasal vowel can sometimes create ambiguity.
• tre-: /tʁ/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant cluster followed by a vowel.
• in-: /ɛ̃/ - Open syllable. Rule: Nasal vowel.
• di-: /di/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by a consonant.
• qua-: /ka/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by a consonant.
• sses: /sas/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant cluster at the end of the word.

7. Syllable Division Rules Applied:

• Rule 1: Vowel Peak: Each syllable must contain a vowel sound (nucleus).
• Rule 2: Consonant Clusters: Consonant clusters are generally broken around the vowel, with preference given to keeping affixes intact.
• Rule 3: Liaison: Liaison between words or morphemes can affect the perceived syllable boundaries.
• Rule 4: Final Syllable: The final syllable often includes any remaining consonants.

8. Exceptions and Special Cases:

• The nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ in "con-" can sometimes lead to different interpretations of syllable boundaries, but the standard division is maintained here.
• The liaison between "contre" and "indiquasses" is a common phenomenon in French and influences pronunciation but doesn't alter the written syllable division.

9. Grammatical Role:

"Contre-indiquasses" is a rare and highly specific form, primarily found in conditional or hypothetical constructions. The syllabification remains consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in French pronunciation might affect the realization of the 'r' sound (e.g., alveolar trill in some regions) or the degree of liaison, but the core syllable division remains consistent.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• intéressant: /ɛ̃.te.ʁɛ.sɑ̃/ - Syllables: in-té-res-sant. Similar structure with vowel-consonant alternation.
• responsabilité: /ʁɛ.sɔ̃.sa.bi.li.te/ - Syllables: res-pon-sa-bi-li-té. Demonstrates the handling of consonant clusters and stress on the final syllable.
• particulièrement: /paʁ.ti.ky.lje.ʁə.mɑ̃/ - Syllables: par-ti-cu-liè-re-ment. Shows how French handles multiple syllables and liaison.

The differences in syllable division arise from the specific consonant and vowel sequences in each word, but the underlying principles of vowel-centered syllables and consonant cluster resolution remain consistent.