Hyphenation ofsuperfétatoire

Analysis of "superfétatoire"

1. Pronunciation: The word "superfétatoire" is pronounced /sy.pɛʁ.fe.twaʁ/.

2. Syllable Division: The syllable division, adhering to the rule of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, is: su-per-fé-ta-toire.

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: super- (Latin, meaning "above," "over," or "extra") - functions as an intensifier.
• Root: fét- (from Latin fetus, meaning "fruitful," "productive") - relates to the concept of bearing or producing.
• Suffix: -atoire (French, derived from Latin -atorium, denoting a place or state) - forms an adjective indicating a capacity or tendency.

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

5. Phonetic Transcription: /sy.pɛʁ.fe.twaʁ/

6. Edge Case Review: French syllable structure generally avoids consonant clusters at the end of syllables. The "tr" cluster in "toire" is permissible, but could potentially be analyzed as a closed syllable with a complex coda. However, the standard syllabification prioritizes maximizing onsets.

7. Grammatical Role: "Superfétatoire" is primarily an adjective. Its syllabification remains consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Unnecessary, superfluous, redundant; relating to something that is beyond what is needed or useful.
• Translation: Superfluous, unnecessary, redundant.
• Grammatical Category: Adjective
• Synonyms: inutile, superflu, excédentaire
• Antonyms: nécessaire, indispensable
• Examples:
  • "Ses explications étaient superficielles et superfétatoires." (His explanations were superficial and superfluous.)
  • "Il a ajouté des détails superfétatoires à son rapport." (He added superfluous details to his report.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• comparatif: com-pa-ra-tif - Similar syllable structure, stress on the penultimate syllable.
• laboratoire: la-bo-ra-toi-re - Similar suffix "-toire", stress on the antepenultimate syllable.
• opératoire: o-pé-ra-twaʁ - Similar suffix "-toire", stress on the penultimate syllable.

The differences in stress placement are due to the number of syllables and the weight of the syllables preceding the stressed one. "Superfétatoire" has a heavier penultimate syllable due to the vowel quality and following consonant cluster.

10. Syllable Analysis Breakdown:

• su: /sy/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus. No exceptions.
• per: /pɛʁ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Consonants following a vowel belong to the next syllable. No exceptions.
• fé: /fe/ - Closed syllable. Rule: A syllable ends with a consonant if no vowel follows. Stress is on this syllable.
• ta: /ta/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus. No exceptions.
• toire: /twaʁ/ - Closed syllable. Rule: A syllable ends with a consonant if no vowel follows. The "tr" cluster is permissible as a coda.

11. Division Rules Applied:

• Maximizing Onsets: Prioritizing consonant-vowel (CV) structures.
• Vowel Nucleus: Each syllable must contain a vowel.
• Avoiding Stranded Consonants: Consonants are generally assigned to the following vowel.

12. Special Considerations: The "r" sound in French is often syllabic, but in this case, it functions as part of the coda in "per" and "toire". The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.

13. Short Analysis: "Superfétatoire" is a French adjective meaning superfluous. It is divided into five syllables: su-per-fé-ta-toire, with stress on the penultimate syllable "fé". The word is derived from Latin roots and follows standard French syllabification rules, prioritizing vowel nuclei and maximizing onsets.