Hyphenation ofparallélépipède

Analysis of "parallélépipède" (French)

1. Pronunciation Examination:

The word "parallélépipède" is pronounced with a relatively even stress distribution, though the final syllable receives a slight emphasis. The 'é' sounds are closed mid-front vowels (/e/). The 'p' sounds are unaspirated. The 'l' sounds are clear.

2. Syllable Division:

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

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: para- (Greek, meaning "beside, near, similar to"). Function: Indicates similarity or comparison.
• Root: allèle (Greek, from allelos meaning "each other, one another"). Function: Forms the core meaning related to lines or sides.
• Suffix: -épipède (Greek, from epi- "upon" + pedon "foot"). Function: Indicates a shape or form, specifically relating to faces or sides.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: pa-ra-llé-lé-pi-pè-de. French stress is generally on the final syllable of a phrase or word, but can shift based on liaison and elision. In this case, the penultimate syllable receives a slight emphasis.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/pa.ʁa.le.le.pi.ped/

6. Edge Case Review:

The consonant clusters "ll" and "ép" are relatively common in French and do not pose significant syllabification challenges. The presence of multiple 'é' sounds requires careful attention to vowel boundaries.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Parallélépipède" is exclusively a noun, specifically a masculine noun. As such, its syllabification and stress pattern remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A three-dimensional geometric shape with six faces, each of which is a parallelogram.
• Translation: Parallelepiped (English)
• Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine)
• Synonyms: (None readily available - it's a precise geometric term)
• Antonyms: (Not applicable)
• Examples:
  • "Un parallélépipède rectangle est un cas particulier de parallélépipède." (A rectangular parallelepiped is a specific case of a parallelepiped.)
  • "Le volume du parallélépipède est calculé en multipliant sa longueur, sa largeur et sa hauteur." (The volume of the parallelepiped is calculated by multiplying its length, width, and height.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• "bibliothèque" (library): bi-blio-thè-que. Similar vowel structure and consonant clusters. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
• "téléphone" (telephone): té-lé-pho-ne. Similar vowel structure and consonant clusters. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
• "université" (university): u-ni-ver-si-té. Similar vowel structure and consonant clusters. Stress on the penultimate syllable.

The consistent stress pattern on the penultimate syllable in these words demonstrates a common feature of French phonology. The syllable division rules are also consistently applied, prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding breaking up consonant clusters.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

While the standard pronunciation is as described above, some regional variations might exist in the articulation of the 'r' sound (e.g., uvular 'r' vs. alveolar 'r'). However, these variations do not significantly affect the syllable division.

11. Syllable Division Rules Applied:

• Vowel-Based Division: Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
• Consonant Cluster Rule: Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are complex or disrupt the natural flow of pronunciation.
• Penultimate Stress Rule: French generally stresses the penultimate syllable.