Hyphenation ofréintégrations

Linguistic Analysis of "réintégrations" (French)

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "réintégrations" is a noun in French, meaning "reintegrations." It's pronounced with a relatively complex sequence of sounds, including nasal vowels and liaison possibilities. The 'r' is typically uvular in standard French.

2. Syllable Division:

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

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: ré- (Latin re- meaning "again, back"). Function: Prefixes the root to indicate repetition or reversal.
• Root: intégr- (Latin integrare meaning "to make whole, to restore"). Function: Core meaning of the word.
• Suffix: -ations (Latin -ationem). Function: Forms a noun from the verb intégrer (to integrate), indicating the process or result of integration.

4. Stress Identification:

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

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ʁe.zɛ̃.te.ɡʁa.sjɔ̃/

6. Edge Case Review:

The consonant cluster "-gr-" presents a potential edge case, but in French, it's generally treated as a single unit within a syllable, especially when followed by a vowel. The nasal vowel /ɛ̃/ also requires careful consideration.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Réintégrations" is primarily a noun. While the verb "réintégrer" exists, the noun form doesn't significantly alter syllabification or stress.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: The act or process of reintegrating; the state of being reintegrated.
• Translation: Reintegrations
• Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine)
• Synonyms: réadmissions, réinsertions
• Antonyms: exclusions, rejets
• Examples:
  • "Les réintégrations dans le système éducatif sont encouragées." (Reintegrations into the education system are encouraged.)
  • "Les réintégrations professionnelles sont un défi." (Professional reintegrations are a challenge.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• formations: /fɔʁ.ma.sjɔ̃/ - Similar syllable structure, ending in "-tions". Stress on the final syllable.
• informations: /ɛ̃.fɔʁ.ma.sjɔ̃/ - Similar syllable structure, ending in "-tions". Stress on the final syllable.
• intégrations: /ɛ̃.te.ɡʁa.sjɔ̃/ - Shares the root "intégr-" and the suffix "-ations". Stress on the final syllable.

The consistency in these words demonstrates the regular application of French syllabification rules, particularly regarding the final "-tions" suffix forming a distinct syllable.

10. Division Rules:

• Rule 1: Onset-Rime: Syllables are built around a vowel nucleus (rime) with optional consonants before it (onset).
• Rule 2: Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters: Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are complex and span syllable boundaries.
• Rule 3: Final Syllable Stress: Stress typically falls on the final syllable.
• Rule 4: Vowel-Based Division: Syllables are divided around vowel sounds.

11. Special Considerations:

The initial "ré-" can sometimes be pronounced as a separate syllable, but it's more common to be integrated into the following syllable, especially in rapid speech. The nasal vowel /ɛ̃/ influences the preceding consonant's articulation.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'r' (e.g., alveolar 'r' in some southern regions) don't affect the syllabification. Liaison (linking the final consonant of one word to the initial vowel of the next) is possible in connected speech, but doesn't alter the internal syllable structure of "réintégrations" itself.