Hyphenation ofultra-pression

Analysis of "ultra-pression"

1. Pronunciation: The word "ultra-pression" is pronounced with a relatively even stress distribution, though the final syllable receives slightly more emphasis. The 'r' is a uvular trill, typical of French.

2. Syllable Division: The syllable division, adhering to the rule of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, is as follows (using only the original letters):

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: ultra- (Latin, meaning "beyond," "extremely") - modifies the root, intensifying the meaning.
• Root: press- (Latin pressus, past participle of premere meaning "to press") - the core meaning relating to force or pressure.
• Suffix: -ion (Latin, nominalizing suffix) - transforms the verb presser into a noun.

4. Stress Identification: The primary stress falls on the final syllable, "-sion".

5. Phonetic Transcription: /yl.tʁa.pʁɛ.sjɔ̃/

6. Edge Case Review: French syllable structure generally avoids consonant clusters at the end of syllables. However, the /sjɔ̃/ cluster is permissible and common.

7. Grammatical Role: "Ultra-pression" functions primarily as a noun. The syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical context within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Extremely high pressure.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine)
• Translation: Ultra-pressure
• Synonyms: haute pression, surpression
• Antonyms: basse pression, dépression
• Examples: "L'ultra-pression dans le cylindre était dangereuse." (The ultra-pressure in the cylinder was dangerous.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• compression: com-pres-sion (similar syllable structure, stress on the final syllable)
• impression: im-pres-sion (similar syllable structure, stress on the final syllable)
• expression: ex-pres-sion (similar syllable structure, stress on the final syllable)

These words share the "-sion" ending, which consistently attracts the primary stress. The initial consonant clusters differ, but the core syllable structure remains comparable.

Detailed Syllable Breakdown:

• ul-: /yl/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables are formed around a vowel. Exception: Initial consonant clusters are allowed.
• tra-: /tʁa/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables are formed around a vowel.
• pres-: /pʁɛ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables are formed around a vowel.
• sion-: /sjɔ̃/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Syllables are formed around a vowel, and consonants following a vowel belong to the next syllable unless they form a permissible cluster. The nasal vowel /ɔ̃/ closes the syllable.

Division Rules Applied:

• Vowel-Centric Syllabification: French syllables are primarily built around vowels.
• Maximizing Onsets: Consonants are assigned to the following vowel whenever possible.
• Permissible Consonant Clusters: Certain consonant clusters are allowed, particularly at the beginning or end of syllables.

Special Considerations:

• The 'r' sound in French is uvular, which can affect the perception of syllable boundaries.
• Nasal vowels like /ɔ̃/ create closed syllables.
• The prefix "ultra-" is often treated as a single prosodic unit, influencing the rhythm of the word.

Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations: While the standard pronunciation is as described, some regional variations might exhibit slight differences in vowel quality or the degree of uvularization of the 'r'. These variations would not significantly alter the syllable division.