Hyphenation ofcontre-indiquassiez

Analysis of "contre-indiquassiez"

This analysis will break down the French word "contre-indiquassiez" into its constituent syllables, morphemes, and phonetic representation, adhering to established French phonological rules.

1. IPA Transcription:

/kɔ̃tʁ‿ɛ̃di.ka.se/

2. Morphemic Breakdown:

• Prefix: contre- (Latin contra - "against"). Function: Opposition, reversal.
• Root: indiqu- (from indiquer - "to indicate"). Function: Core meaning of the verb.
• Suffix: -assiez (Conditional past tense ending). Function: Verb conjugation, indicating a hypothetical action in the past. Derived from the imperfect subjunctive que vous indiquassiez.

3. Stressed Syllable(s):

The final syllable, "-se", carries the primary stress.

4. Syllables List with IPA and Rule Explanations:

• con-: /kɔ̃/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs before a vowel. Exception: Nasal vowel followed by a consonant forms a syllable.
• tre-: /tʁ/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs before a vowel.
• in-: /ɛ̃/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs before a vowel. Nasal vowel.
• di-: /di/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs before a vowel.
• qua-: /ka/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs before a vowel.
• sse-: /se/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs before a vowel.

5. Syllable Division Rule Explanations:

The primary rule governing syllable division in French is vowel-based. Syllables generally form around vowel sounds. Consonants typically attach to the following vowel. Nasal vowels, however, can form their own syllable, especially when followed by a consonant. Liaison (linking) between words or morphemes can also affect syllable boundaries.

6. Exceptions/Special Cases:

• The elision of the 'e' in "contre" doesn't affect the syllable division, as it's a purely orthographic change.
• The conditional past tense ending "-assiez" is a complex morpheme that requires careful consideration.

7. Exceptions for the Word as a Whole:

The word is relatively straightforward in its syllabification, following standard French rules. The main complexity arises from its length and the combination of multiple morphemes.

8. Grammatical Role & Syllabification Shifts:

"Contre-indiquer" is a verb. The syllabification remains consistent regardless of the verb tense or mood.

9. Definition & Semantics:

• Word: contre-indiquassiez
• Part of Speech: Verb (Conditional Past)
• Definitions:
  • "You would have contraindicated" (formal, literary).
  • "You would have discouraged" (depending on context).
• Translation: "You would have contraindicated"
• Synonyms: déconseillassiez, dissuadassiez
• Antonyms: recommandassiez, encouragassiez
• Examples:
  • "Si vous aviez su les effets secondaires, vous auriez contre-indiquassiez ce médicament." (If you had known the side effects, you would have contraindicated this medication.)

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Pronunciation is fairly standard across France. However, some regional variations in vowel quality might exist, but these wouldn't significantly alter the syllable division.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• indiquer: /ɛ̃.di.ke/ - Syllable division is similar, following vowel-based rules.
• contre-attaque: /kɔ̃tʁ‿a.tak/ - Similar prefix and liaison rules apply.
• déconseiller: /de.kɔ̃.se.je/ - Demonstrates the typical French syllable structure with vowel-based division.