Hyphenation ofretransmetteur

Linguistic Analysis of "retransmetteur" (French)

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "retransmetteur" is a French noun meaning "transmitter" (specifically, a re-transmitter). It's pronounced with a relatively even stress distribution, though the final syllable receives a slight emphasis. The 'r' sounds are 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, the word divides as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: re- (Latin) - meaning "again," "back," or "re-". It's a productive prefix in French.
• Root: trans- (Latin) - meaning "across," "through." Functions as a prefix here, modifying the root.
• Root: met- (Greek metá) - meaning "middle," "change," or "beyond." This is the core of the verb mettre ("to put").
• Suffix: -teur (French) - a noun-forming suffix indicating an agent or instrument (someone/something that performs the action).

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: re-trans-met-teur. French stress is generally on the final syllable of a phrase or group, but within a word, it tends to fall on the penultimate syllable, especially in longer words.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ʁə.tʁɑ̃s.mɛ.tœʁ/

6. Edge Case Review:

The sequence "tr" is a common initial consonant cluster in French and doesn't typically cause syllable division issues. The nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ in "trans" is a standard feature of French phonology.

7. Grammatical Role:

"retransmetteur" is primarily a noun. Its syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A device that receives and re-transmits a signal.
• Part of Speech: Noun (masculine)
• Translation: Transmitter, re-transmitter
• Synonyms: émetteur, relais (depending on context)
• Antonyms: récepteur (receiver)
• Examples:
  • "Le retransmetteur a amplifié le signal." (The transmitter amplified the signal.)
  • "Il a installé un retransmetteur pour améliorer la réception." (He installed a transmitter to improve reception.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• ordinateur: o-rdi-na-teur - Similar syllable structure with a final "-teur" suffix. Stress also falls on the penultimate syllable.
• distributeur: dis-tri-bu-teur - Again, the "-teur" suffix creates a similar pattern.
• conducteur: con-duc-teur - Similar structure, demonstrating the consistent syllabification of words ending in "-teur". The difference lies in the initial consonant clusters, which don't affect the core syllabic structure.

10. Division Rules:

• Vowel-Based Division: Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
• Consonant Cluster Rule: Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are complex or disrupt the natural flow of pronunciation.
• Final Syllable Rule: French often has a weak final syllable.

11. Special Considerations:

The "trans" sequence is a common prefix and is treated as a single unit for syllabification. The nasal vowel /ɑ̃/ doesn't create a syllable break.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

While standard French pronunciation is described above, some regional variations might exist in the articulation of the 'r' sound (e.g., alveolar 'r' in some southern regions). However, these variations don't significantly alter the syllable division.