Hyphenation ofinterdépendances

Linguistic Analysis of "interdépendances" (French)

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "interdépendances" is a complex noun in French, meaning "interdependencies." Its pronunciation involves several consonant clusters and vowel sounds typical of the language. The 'd' in "dépendances" is pronounced, unlike in some other French words.

2. Syllable Division:

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

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: inter- (Latin, meaning "between," "among," "reciprocal") - Prefixes in French generally remain attached to the root and do not form separate syllables.
• Root: dépend- (from Latin dependere, meaning "to hang down from," "to rely on") - This is the core of the word, conveying the idea of reliance.
• Suffix: -ances (French, nominalizing suffix, derived from Latin -antia) - This suffix transforms the verb "dépendre" into a noun, indicating a state or quality.

4. Stress Identification:

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

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ɛ̃.tɛʁ.de.pɑ̃.dɑ̃s/

6. Edge Case Review:

The consonant cluster "nd" within the root and suffix is a common feature in French and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge. The nasal vowels /ɛ̃/ and /ɑ̃/ are also typical and don't affect syllable division.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Interdépendances" is exclusively a noun. As a noun, the stress pattern remains consistent.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Mutual dependence; a relationship where entities rely on each other.
• Translation: Interdependencies
• Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine plural)
• Synonyms: relations, connexions, liens
• Antonyms: indépendances, autonomie
• Examples:
  • "Les interdépendances entre les nations sont de plus en plus fortes." (Interdependencies between nations are becoming increasingly strong.)
  • "Il faut comprendre les interdépendances écologiques." (We must understand the ecological interdependencies.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• "indépendance" /ɛ̃.de.pɑ̃.dɑ̃s/: Syllable division: in-dé-pen-dance. Similar structure, but without the "inter-" prefix. Stress remains on the final syllable.
• "dépendances" /de.pɑ̃.dɑ̃s/: Syllable division: dé-pen-dan-ces. The root is the same, but lacks the "inter-" prefix. Stress remains on the final syllable.
• "concurrences" /kɔ̃.ky.ʁɑ̃s/: Syllable division: con-cur-ren-ces. Different root, but shares the "-ances" suffix and final stress. The syllable structure is similar, with consonant clusters.

10. Division Rules:

• Rule 1: Vowel-Based Division: Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
• Rule 2: Consonant Cluster Preservation: Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they can be naturally separated by a vowel sound.
• Rule 3: Final Syllable Stress: Stress typically falls on the final syllable of a word.

11. Special Considerations:

The "inter-" prefix is always attached to the root and doesn't create a separate syllable. The nasal vowels require careful pronunciation but don't alter the syllabification process.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

While the standard pronunciation is as transcribed, some regional variations might exist in the articulation of nasal vowels, but these variations do not affect the syllable division.