Hyphenation ofhyperfréquences

Analysis of "hyperfréquences"

1. Pronunciation: The word "hyperfréquences" is pronounced with a relatively even stress distribution, though the final syllable receives a slight emphasis. The 'r' sounds are typically uvular in standard French.

2. Syllable Division: hy-per-fré-quences

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: hyper- (Greek origin, meaning "over," "above," "excessive") - Adjectival prefix intensifying the root.
• Root: fréqu- (Latin frequens, meaning "frequent," "occurring often") - Forms the core meaning related to frequency.
• Suffix: -ences (Latin origin, from -entia, forming abstract nouns) - Nominalizing suffix, creating a noun of state or quality.

4. Stress Identification: The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: fré. While French stress is generally on the final syllable, the presence of the schwa in the final syllable weakens its prominence, shifting the stress slightly earlier.

5. Phonetic Transcription: /ipɛʁ.fʁe.kɑ̃s/

6. Edge Case Review: French syllabification generally avoids leaving a single consonant between vowels. This rule is followed here. The nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ in the final syllable is a common feature of French and doesn't present a syllabification challenge.

7. Grammatical Role: "Hyperfréquences" is a noun. The syllabification remains consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Extremely high frequencies; occurrences happening very often.
• Translation: Hyperfrequencies
• Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine plural)
• Synonyms: fréquences extrêmes, très hautes fréquences
• Antonyms: basses fréquences, rares occurrences
• Examples: "L'étude porte sur les hyperfréquences utilisées dans les communications sans fil." (The study focuses on the hyperfrequencies used in wireless communications.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• fréquence: fré-quence - Similar structure, stress on the penultimate syllable.
• hyperactivité: hy-per-ac-ti-vi-té - Shares the hyper- prefix, similar stress pattern.
• infrequent: in-fré-quent - Shares the fréqu- root, demonstrating the consistent syllabification of this element.

Detailed Syllable Analysis:

• hy-: /i/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. No consonant clusters to break the syllable.
• per-: /pɛʁ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant(s) forms a syllable. The 'r' is pronounced, creating a consonant cluster but still allowing for a clear syllable division.
• fré-: /fʁe/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant closing the syllable. Stress falls here.
• quences: /kɑ̃s/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant closing the syllable. The nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ forms the nucleus.

Division Rules Applied:

1. Vowel Nucleus Rule: Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
2. Consonant Cluster Rule: Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they create an unpronounceable sequence.
3. Final Consonant Rule: A single consonant at the end of a word typically closes the syllable.

Special Considerations:

• The pronunciation of the 'r' sound (uvular) doesn't affect the syllabification.
• The nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ is a standard feature of French and doesn't require special syllabification rules.
• The word's length and the presence of the prefix and suffix contribute to the relatively even stress distribution.

Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations: While standard French pronunciation is described above, some regional variations might exist in the articulation of the 'r' sound or the subtle timing of the syllables. These variations wouldn't significantly alter the syllabification.