Hyphenation ofinterindividuels

Analysis of "interindividuels" (French)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "interindividuels" presents challenges due to consonant clusters and vowel elision possibilities in French. The 's' at the end is silent. The 'd' in "individuels" is pronounced, but can be subtly reduced in rapid speech.

2. Syllable Division:

Following French syllabification rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and avoid breaking consonant clusters where possible, the division is as follows (detailed in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: inter- (Latin, meaning "between" or "among") - Prefixes in French generally remain separate syllables.
• Root: individuel (Latin individuus, meaning "single," "separate") - The core meaning of the word.
• Suffix: -s (French, plural marker) - Indicates multiple individuals.

4. Stress Identification:

French generally has stress on the final syllable of a word or a group of words. In this case, the stress falls on "-du-els".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ɛ̃.tɛʁ.ĩ.di.vi.dɥɛl/

6. Edge Case Review:

The consonant cluster "dv" can sometimes be problematic, but in this case, it's treated as a single unit within the syllable "vi-". The nasal vowels /ɛ̃/ and /ĩ/ require careful transcription.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Interindividuels" is an adjective, typically used in the masculine plural form. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical function.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Relating to or involving the relationships between individuals.
• Translation: Interindividual
• Grammatical Category: Adjective (masculine plural)
• Synonyms: relationnels, personnels
• Antonyms: collectifs, généraux
• Examples: "Les différences interindividuelles sont importantes." (Interindividual differences are important.) "Une approche interindividuelle de la thérapie." (An interindividual approach to therapy.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• individuel: ĩ.di.vi.dɥɛl - Similar structure, demonstrating the consistent syllabification of "viduel".
• interactif: ɛ̃.tɛ.ʁak.tif - Shows how the "inter-" prefix is consistently separated.
• individus: ĩ.di.vi.dy - Demonstrates the final consonant cluster and vowel elision.

10. Division Rules:

• Rule 1: Open Syllables: Syllables ending in a vowel sound are generally open (e.g., "in-").
• Rule 2: Consonant Clusters: Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable by a vowel sound (e.g., "vi-").
• Rule 3: Final Syllable Stress: Stress typically falls on the final syllable.
• Rule 4: Prefix Separation: Prefixes are generally separated into their own syllables.

11. Special Considerations:

The nasal vowels /ɛ̃/ and /ĩ/ can sometimes influence syllable perception, but the rules of syllabification remain consistent.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

While the standard pronunciation is as transcribed, some regional variations might involve a slightly more pronounced 'd' in "individuels". This wouldn't significantly alter the syllable division.