Hyphenation ofsélénographique

Linguistic Analysis of "sélénographique"

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "sélénographique" is a French adjective meaning "selenographic," relating to the mapping or description of the moon's surface. Its pronunciation follows standard French phonological rules, with liaison possibilities depending on the following word.

2. Syllable Division:

Following French syllabification rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and avoid syllable-initial consonant clusters where possible, the word breaks down as follows (see "syllable_division" in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: séléno- (from Greek selēnē meaning "moon"). Function: Denotes relation to the moon.
• Root: -graph- (from Greek graphō meaning "to write, draw"). Function: Indicates the act of recording or describing.
• Suffix: -ique (French adjectival suffix, from Latin -icus). Function: Forms an adjective.

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, "-graphique".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/se.le.no.ɡʁa.fik/

6. Edge Case Review:

The sequence "-no-" presents a potential edge case, as it could theoretically be analyzed as two syllables. However, in French, consonant clusters between vowels are generally maintained within a single syllable.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Sélénographique" is primarily an adjective. As an adjective, its syllabification and stress remain consistent. It does not readily function as other parts of speech.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Relating to the mapping or description of the surface of the moon.
• Grammatical Category: Adjective
• Translation: Selenographic
• Synonyms: (None readily available in French without being overly descriptive)
• Antonyms: (None readily available, as it's a specific descriptor)
• Examples:
  • "Une carte sélénographique détaillée." (A detailed selenographic map.)
  • "L'étude sélénographique de la face cachée de la lune." (The selenographic study of the far side of the moon.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• photographique: pho-to-gra-phi-que. Similar syllable structure, stress on the final syllable. The initial consonant cluster "ph" is treated as a single unit.
• cartographique: car-to-gra-phi-que. Again, similar structure, final syllable stress. Demonstrates the consistent application of the "-graphique" suffix.
• biographique: bio-gra-phi-que. Similar structure, final syllable stress. Shows the consistent application of the "-graphique" suffix.

10. Division Rules:

• Rule 1: Vowel-Based Syllabification: French syllables are generally built around vowel sounds. Each vowel sound typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
• Rule 2: Consonant Cluster Handling: Consonant clusters between vowels are generally maintained within the same syllable.
• Rule 3: Final Syllable Stress: Stress typically falls on the final syllable of a word.

11. Special Considerations:

The "é" in "sélénographique" is a closed mid vowel /e/, which is a common feature of French pronunciation. The "n" in "sélénographique" is a nasal consonant, which affects the preceding vowel.