Hyphenation ofomnidirectionnelles

Analysis of "omnidirectionnelles"

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "omnidirectionnelles" is a French adjective meaning "omnidirectional." It's a relatively complex word due to its length and multiple suffixes. Pronunciation follows standard French rules, with liaison possibilities depending on the following word.

2. Syllable Division:

Following French syllabification rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and consonant clusters, the word breaks down as follows (see "syllable_division" in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: omni- (Latin, meaning "all") - functions as a prefix indicating completeness or universality.
• Root: direction- (Latin directio, from dirigere "to direct") - the core meaning relating to direction.
• Suffix: -nelles (French) - a combination of suffixes:
  • -tion- (nominalizing suffix, forming a noun from a verb)
  • -el- (forms adjectives from nouns)
  • -les (feminine plural marker)

4. Stress Identification:

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

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ɔm.ni.di.ʁɛk.sjɔ.nɛl/

6. Edge Case Review:

The "r" sound in "direction" can be challenging for non-native speakers. The cluster "-ction" is a common French consonant cluster, and syllabification must account for it.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Omnidirectionnelles" is primarily an adjective. As an adjective, the stress remains on the final syllable. If it were used as a noun (though less common), the stress would still likely remain on the final syllable, but the pronunciation might be slightly more emphasized.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Relating to or having the property of radiating or receiving signals in all directions.
• Translation: Omnidirectional
• Grammatical Category: Adjective (feminine plural)
• Synonyms: Universel(le), intégral(e)
• Antonyms: Directionnel(le), unilatéral(e)
• Examples:
  • "Une antenne omnidirectionnelle." (An omnidirectional antenna.)
  • "Les microphones omnidirectionnelles sont utiles pour enregistrer le son de toutes les directions." (Omnidirectional microphones are useful for recording sound from all directions.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• "communication": /kɔ.my.ni.ka.sjɔ̃/ - Syllable division: co-mu-ni-ca-tion. Similar in having a consonant cluster "-tion" and a relatively even distribution of vowel sounds.
• "information": /ɛ̃.fɔʁ.ma.sjɔ̃/ - Syllable division: in-for-ma-tion. Shares the "-tion" suffix and similar vowel patterns.
• "configuration": /kɔ̃.fi.ɡy.ʁa.sjɔ̃/ - Syllable division: con-fi-gu-ra-tion. Demonstrates the handling of consonant clusters and vowel sequences.

The syllable division in "omnidirectionnelles" is more complex due to the prefix and the length of the root, but the underlying principles of vowel-based syllabification remain consistent.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

There are minimal regional variations in the pronunciation of this word. However, some speakers might slightly reduce the vowel sounds in unstressed syllables.

11. Division Rules Applied:

• Vowel-Based Syllabification: Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
• Consonant Cluster Rule: Consonant clusters are broken up based on sonority, with less sonorous consonants tending to attach to the following syllable.
• Final Syllable Rule: The final syllable often includes any remaining consonants.