Hyphenation ofextra-sensorielles

Analysis of "extra-sensorielles" (French)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "extra-sensorielles" is a feminine plural adjective meaning "extrasensory." Pronunciation in French follows specific rules regarding liaison, elision, and vowel quality. The 's' at the end of 'sensorielles' will be silent unless followed by a vowel sound in the next word.

2. Syllable Division:

Following French syllabification rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and consonant clusters, the word breaks down as follows (using only original letters):

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: extra- (Latin, meaning "beyond," "outside of") - functions as an intensifier.
• Root: sensori- (Latin sensus meaning "sense," "feeling") - relates to perception.
• Suffix: -elles (French, feminine plural adjective ending) - indicates gender and number.

4. Stress Identification:

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

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ɛk.stra.sɑ̃.sɔ.ʁjɛl/

6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:

Here's a detailed breakdown of each syllable, with IPA transcription, rule application, and potential exceptions:

• ex-: /ɛk/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. No consonant clusters prevent separation. Exception: None.
• tra-: /tʁa/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel 'a' creates a syllable. Consonant cluster 'tr' is permissible at the beginning of a syllable. Exception: None.
• sen-: /sɑ̃/ - Nasal syllable. Rule: Nasal vowel 'ɑ̃' forms a syllable. Exception: Nasal vowels often create unique syllabic structures.
• so-: /sɔ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel 'o' creates a syllable. Exception: None.
• ri-: /ʁi/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel 'i' creates a syllable. Exception: None.
• el-: /ɛl/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel 'e' creates a syllable. Exception: None.
• les-: /lɛ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel 'e' creates a syllable. Exception: None.

7. Edge Case Review:

The 'r' sound in French is often uvular (produced in the back of the mouth). This doesn't affect syllabification but is important for accurate pronunciation. The nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ is a characteristic feature of French phonology and influences the syllable structure.

8. Grammatical Role:

"Extra-sensorielles" is primarily an adjective. Syllabification remains consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.

9. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Relating to or involving perception beyond the normal senses.
• Translation: Extrasensory
• Grammatical Category: Adjective (feminine plural)
• Synonyms: paranormal, psychique
• Antonyms: normal, rationnel
• Examples: "Elle a des capacités extra-sensorielles." (She has extrasensory abilities.)

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in French pronunciation are minimal regarding syllabification. However, the degree of uvular 'r' articulation can vary.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• intéressant: /ɛ̃.te.ʁɛ.sɑ̃/ - Syllables: in-té-res-sant. Similar structure with vowel-based syllable division.
• responsable: /ʁɛ.sɔ̃.sa.bl(ə)/ - Syllables: res-pon-sa-ble. Similar nasal vowel structure and vowel-based division.
• universelles: /y.ni.vɛʁ.sɛl/ - Syllables: u-ni-ver-sel. Similar ending with a vowel and consonant cluster, creating a final syllable.