Hyphenation ofdactylographique

Linguistic Analysis of "dactylographique"

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "dactylographique" is a French adjective meaning "dactylographic." Its pronunciation follows standard French phonological rules, with liaison possibilities depending on the following word.

2. Syllable Division:

Applying French syllabification rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and consonant clusters, we arrive at the following division.

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• dactylo-: Prefix of Greek origin (δάκτυλος - dáktylos meaning "finger"), relating to fingers or, by extension, typing.
• -graph-: Root of Greek origin (γράφω - gráphō meaning "to write"), relating to writing.
• -ique: Suffix of Greek origin, forming adjectives.
• -e: Suffix, often silent, but can affect pronunciation and liaison.

4. Stress Identification:

In French, stress typically falls on the last syllable of a word or phrase. In this case, the stress falls on the final syllable "-graphique".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/dak.ti.lo.ɡʁa.fik/

6. Edge Case Review:

French syllabification generally avoids leaving a single consonant between vowels. This rule is followed here. The 'g' in 'dactylographique' is part of the syllable 'gra'.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Dactylographique" is primarily an adjective. As an adjective, its syllabification and stress remain consistent. It does not readily function as other parts of speech.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Relating to or produced by dactylography (typing with the fingers).
• Translation: Dactylographic (English)
• Grammatical Category: Adjective
• Synonyms: typographique (typographic), relatif à la dactylographie (relating to typing)
• Antonyms: manuscrit (handwritten)
• Examples:
  • "un document dactylographique" (a typed document)
  • "une machine dactylographique" (a typewriter)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• photographique: pho-to-gra-phi-que. Similar structure, stress on the final syllable.
• bibliographique: bi-blio-gra-phi-que. Similar structure, stress on the final syllable.
• sténographique: sté-no-gra-phi-que. Similar structure, stress on the final syllable.

These words share the "-graphique" suffix and exhibit the same final-syllable stress pattern. The differences in initial syllables reflect the different roots.

10. Syllable Analysis Breakdown:

• da: /da/ - Open syllable, consisting of a vowel and a consonant. Rule: Syllable starts with a consonant and ends with a vowel sound.
• cty: /kti/ - Closed syllable, consisting of a consonant cluster and a vowel. Rule: Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are unpronounceable. Exception: The 'ct' cluster is common in French.
• lo: /lo/ - Open syllable, consisting of a vowel and a consonant. Rule: Syllable starts with a consonant and ends with a vowel sound.
• gra: /ɡʁa/ - Open syllable, consisting of a consonant and a vowel. Rule: Syllable starts with a consonant and ends with a vowel sound.
• phique: /fik/ - Closed syllable, consisting of a consonant cluster and a vowel. Rule: Syllable ends with a consonant sound.

11. Division Rules Applied:

• Rule 1: Vowel Peak: Each syllable must contain a vowel sound (vowel peak).
• Rule 2: Consonant Clusters: Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless they are unpronounceable.
• Rule 3: Final Syllable Stress: Stress generally falls on the final syllable.
• Rule 4: Avoid Single Intervocalic Consonant: Avoid leaving a single consonant between two vowels.

12. Special Considerations:

The 'ct' cluster in "dactylo" is a common feature in French words of Greek origin and doesn't require separation. The final 'e' is generally silent but influences the pronunciation of the preceding vowel.

13. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

There are no significant regional variations in the pronunciation or syllabification of this word.