Hyphenation ofpyrophosphorique

Analysis of "pyrophosphorique"

1. Pronunciation: The word "pyrophosphorique" is pronounced with a relatively even stress distribution, though the final syllable receives a slight emphasis.

2. Syllable Division: py-ro-pho-spho-ri-que

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• pyro-: Prefix, from Greek pyr (fire), indicating a relation to fire or intense heat.
• phosphor-: Root, from Greek phosphoros (light-bringing), relating to phosphorus.
• -ique: Suffix, from Latin -icus, forming adjectives.

4. Stress Identification: The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: "ri".

5. Phonetic Transcription: /pi.ʁo.fɔs.fɔ.ʁik/

6. Edge Case Review: French syllable structure generally favors open syllables (ending in a vowel). Consonant clusters are often broken up by vowels, but in this case, the clusters are relatively common and don't necessitate vowel insertion.

7. Grammatical Role: "Pyrophosphorique" is primarily an adjective. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its use in a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Relating to pyrophosphoric acid or containing pyrophosphate.
• Translation: Pyrophosphoric (English)
• Grammatical Category: Adjective
• Synonyms: (None common in everyday usage, as it's a technical term)
• Antonyms: (Not applicable)
• Examples: "L'acide pyrophosphorique est utilisé dans l'industrie." (Pyrophosphoric acid is used in industry.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• philosophique: /fi.lɔ.zɔ.fik/ - Syllables: phi-lo-so-phi-que. Similar structure with Greek-derived roots and the -ique suffix. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
• photographique: /fɔ.to.ɡʁa.fik/ - Syllables: pho-to-gra-phi-que. Again, a similar pattern with a Greek root and the -ique suffix. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
• économique: /e.kɔ.nɔ.mik/ - Syllables: é-co-no-mi-que. Shares the -ique suffix and a similar stress pattern, though the root is different.

Detailed Syllable Analysis:

• py-: /pi/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables generally begin with a consonant. No exceptions.
• ro-: /ʁo/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables generally begin with a consonant. No exceptions.
• pho-: /fɔ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables generally begin with a consonant. No exceptions.
• spho-: /sfo/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables generally begin with a consonant. No exceptions.
• ri-: /ʁi/ - Open syllable, stressed. Rule: Stress typically falls on the last syllable or the penultimate syllable.
• que-: /k/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Syllables can end in a consonant. No exceptions.

Exceptions/Special Cases:

• The "ph" digraph is pronounced as /f/ in French, a common phonetic rule.
• The final "e" is silent but affects the pronunciation of the preceding vowel.
• The word's length and complex structure require careful application of syllable division rules.

Division Rules Applied:

• Onset-Rime Principle: Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
• Vowel Break: Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
• Consonant Cluster Rule: Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable phonetically.