Hyphenation ofcontre-indiquent

Analysis of "contre-indiquent"

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "contre-indiquent" is a verb in French, meaning "to contraindicate." It's formed by a prefix ("contre-"), a root ("indiqu-"), and a verb ending ("-ent"). Pronunciation involves nasal vowels and liaison possibilities.

2. Syllable Division:

Following French syllabification rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and avoid breaking consonant clusters unless they are pronounceable as separate syllables, the division is as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: contre- (Latin contra - "against"). Function: Opposition, negation.
• Root: indiqu- (Latin indicare - "to point out, to show"). Function: Core meaning of indication.
• Suffix: -ent (Latin -entem). Function: 3rd person plural present indicative verb ending.

4. Stress Identification:

In French, stress generally falls on the last syllable of a phrase or a rhythmic group. In this case, the stress falls on the final syllable "-ent".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/kɔ̃tʁ‿ɛ̃di.kœ̃t/

6. Edge Case Review:

The liaison between "contre" and "indiquent" is common and affects the pronunciation, creating a smoother flow. The nasal vowels /ɔ̃/ and /ɛ̃/ require careful articulation.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Contre-indiquer" is primarily a verb. Syllabification remains consistent regardless of tense or mood.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: To advise against; to show that something is inadvisable.
• Translation: To contraindicate.
• Grammatical Category: Verb (transitive)
• Synonyms: déconseiller, dissuader
• Antonyms: recommander, conseiller
• Examples:
  • "Les symptômes contre-indiquent une intervention chirurgicale." (The symptoms contraindicate surgery.)
  • "Ce médicament contre-indique la consommation d'alcool." (This medication contraindicates alcohol consumption.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• "contredit" /kɔ̃tʁədi/ - Syllables: con-tré-dit. Similar prefix "contre-", but different root. Stress on the final syllable.
• "indiquer" /ɛ̃di.ke/ - Syllables: in-di-quer. Shares the root "indiqu-". Stress on the final syllable.
• "décident" /de.si.dɑ̃/ - Syllables: dé-ci-dent. Different prefix and root, but similar verb ending "-ent" and stress pattern.

Syllable List with IPA and Rule Explanations:

• con /kɔ̃/ - Open syllable, ending in a nasal vowel. Rule: French syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
• tre /tʁə/ - Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant. Rule: Vowel-consonant combinations form syllables. Liaison with the next syllable.
• in /ɛ̃/ - Closed syllable, nasal vowel. Rule: Nasal vowels can form a syllable on their own.
• di /di/ - Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant. Rule: Vowel-consonant combinations form syllables.
• quent /kœ̃t/ - Closed syllable, nasal vowel. Rule: Nasal vowels can form a syllable on their own. Stress falls on this syllable.

Exceptions/Special Cases:

• The liaison between "contre" and "indiquent" is a common phonetic phenomenon but doesn't alter the underlying syllabification.
• Nasal vowels can sometimes be challenging to syllabify, but they function as syllable nuclei in French.

Division Rules Applied:

• Vowel-Based Syllabification: French syllables are primarily defined by vowel sounds.
• Avoidance of Complex Onsets: French generally avoids complex consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable.
• Liaison Consideration: Liaison affects pronunciation but not the orthographic syllabification.