Hyphenation ofextragalactique

Analysis of "extragalactique"

1. Pronunciation: The word "extragalactique" is pronounced /ɛk.stʁa.ɡa.lak.tik/.

2. Syllable Division: ex-tra-ga-lac-tique

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: extra- (Latin, meaning "beyond, outside of") - functions as an intensifier or to indicate something beyond the usual.
• Root: galact- (Greek galaxias meaning "milky", referring to the galaxy) - denotes relation to galaxies.
• Suffix: -ique (French, derived from Latin -icus) - forms adjectives.

4. Stress Identification: The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: /ɛk.stʁa.ɡa.lak.ˈtik/.

5. Phonetic Transcription: /ɛk.stʁa.ɡa.lak.tik/

6. Edge Case Review: French syllable structure generally favors open syllables (ending in a vowel). Consonant clusters are permissible, especially at the beginning or end of a word. The "xtr" cluster is relatively common in French loanwords and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge.

7. Grammatical Role: "Extragalactique" functions primarily as an adjective. As an adjective, the stress pattern remains consistent. It can also function as a noun, but this is less common and doesn't significantly alter the syllabification or stress.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Relating to or originating from outside the galaxy.
• Translation: Extragalactic
• Grammatical Category: Adjective
• Synonyms: intergalactique, cosmique (cosmic)
• Antonyms: galactique (galactic)
• Examples:
  • "des phénomènes extragalactiques" (extragalactic phenomena)
  • "une source extragalactique de rayonnement" (an extragalactic source of radiation)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• "extraordinaire": ex-tra-or-di-naire. Similar prefix extra-, but different root and suffix. Stress on the penultimate syllable is consistent.
• "galactique": ga-lac-tique. Shares the root galact-. Syllabification is straightforward, mirroring the root portion of "extragalactique".
• "fantastique": fan-tas-tique. Similar suffix -ique. Demonstrates the typical syllabification pattern with this suffix.

10. Syllable Analysis:

• ex-: /ɛk/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. No exceptions.
• tra-: /stʁa/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant clusters are permitted at the beginning of a syllable. Exception: The "xtr" cluster is a loanword adaptation.
• ga-: /ɡa/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. No exceptions.
• lac-: /lak/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. No exceptions.
• tique: /tik/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. No exceptions.

11. Exceptions and Special Cases: The "xtr" cluster is a relatively uncommon initial consonant cluster in native French words, but it's accepted due to the word's Latin origin and integration into the French lexicon.

12. Division Rules:

• Vowel Nucleus Rule: Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
• Consonant Cluster Rule: Consonant clusters can occur at the beginning or end of syllables.
• Prefix/Suffix Rule: Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.

13. Special Considerations: The word's origin as a learned term (scientific vocabulary) influences its pronunciation and syllabification, allowing for consonant clusters that might be less common in everyday French.

14. Short Analysis: "Extragalactique" is a French adjective meaning "extragalactic." It's divided into five syllables: ex-tra-ga-lac-tique, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The word is composed of the prefix extra-, the root galact-, and the suffix -ique. The initial "xtr" cluster is a loanword adaptation.