Hyphenation ofintervertébrale

Analysis of "intervertébrale"

1. Pronunciation: The word "intervertébrale" is pronounced with a relatively even stress distribution, though the penultimate syllable receives slightly more emphasis.

2. Syllable Division: The syllable division, adhering to French syllabification rules, is as follows (using only the original letters):

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: inter- (Latin, meaning "between" or "among") - functions as a prefix indicating reciprocity or interaction.
• Root: vertébr- (Latin vertebra, meaning "joint of the spine") - the core meaning relating to vertebrae.
• Suffix: -ale (Latin, adjectival suffix) - forms an adjective.

4. Stress Identification: The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: in-ter-ver-té-brale.

5. Phonetic Transcription: /ɛ̃.tɛʁ.vɛʁ.te.bʁal/

6. Edge Case Review: French syllabification generally avoids leaving a single consonant between vowels. This rule is followed here. The 'r' sound is a key consideration, as it often forms a syllable nucleus.

7. Grammatical Role: "Intervertébrale" functions primarily as an adjective. Syllabification remains consistent regardless of grammatical function.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Relating to or situated between vertebrae.
• Grammatical Category: Adjective
• Translation: Intervertebral (English)
• Synonyms: None readily available without specifying context.
• Antonyms: Extravertébral (extravertebral)
• Examples:
  • "Une hernie discale intervertébrale." (An intervertebral disc herniation.)
  • "L'espace intervertébral." (The intervertebral space.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• comparable: extravertébrale (ex-tra-ver-té-brale) - Similar structure, stress on the penultimate syllable.
• comparable: subvertébrale (sub-ver-té-brale) - Similar structure, stress on the penultimate syllable.
• comparable: vertébrale (ver-té-brale) - Shorter, but shares the vertébr- root and stress pattern.

Detailed Syllable Analysis:

Syllable Division Rules Applied:

1. Vowel-Consonant Division: Syllables are often divided after a vowel.
2. Consonant Cluster Accommodation: French allows consonant clusters within syllables, particularly at the end.
3. Avoid Single Intervocalic Consonant: French avoids leaving a single consonant between vowels.

Special Considerations:

• The nasal vowel /ɛ̃/ in "in" forms a syllable on its own.
• The 'r' sound is a key element in French syllable structure, often forming a syllable nucleus.
• The word follows standard French syllabification patterns without significant anomalies.

Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Minor regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'r' sound (uvular vs. alveolar) might exist, but these do not affect syllable division.

Division Rules:

• Rule 1: Open Syllable Rule: Syllables ending in a vowel are generally considered open.
• Rule 2: Consonant Cluster Rule: Consonant clusters are permitted within syllables, especially at the end.
• Rule 3: Avoidance of Single Intervocalic Consonant: French avoids leaving a single consonant between vowels.