Hyphenation ofinterdisciplinari

Linguistic Analysis of "interdisciplinari" (Italian)

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "interdisciplinari" is an adjective meaning "interdisciplinary" in Italian. It's a relatively complex word, built from multiple morphemes. Pronunciation follows standard Italian phonological rules, with attention to vowel quality and consonant articulation.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Italian syllabification rules, the word divides as follows (see "syllable_division" in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: inter- (Latin, meaning "between," "among") - Prefixes in Italian generally remain attached to the root and are considered part of the syllable they begin.
• Root: disciplin- (Latin disciplina, meaning "teaching," "learning," "discipline") - The core meaning-bearing unit.
• Suffix: -ari (Italian, adjectival suffix, forming adjectives from nouns) - Indicates a quality or characteristic related to the root.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: dis-ci-pli-na-ri.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˌinterdis.tʃi.pliˈna.ri/

6. Edge Case Review:

Italian syllabification generally avoids leaving a single consonant between vowels. This rule is observed in this word. The 'sc' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification purposes.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Interdisciplinari" primarily functions as an adjective. As an adjective, the stress pattern remains consistent. It can also function as a noun (less common), but the syllabification and stress remain unchanged.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Relating to or involving multiple academic disciplines.
• Translation: Interdisciplinary
• Grammatical Category: Adjective
• Synonyms: multidisciplinare, plurisciplinare
• Antonyms: monodisciplinare
• Examples:
  • "Un approccio interdisciplinare alla ricerca." (An interdisciplinary approach to research.)
  • "I corsi interdisciplinari sono molto richiesti." (Interdisciplinary courses are in high demand.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• universitario: u-ni-ver-si-ta-rio - Similar structure with prefixes and suffixes. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
• particolare: par-ti-co-la-re - Similar vowel structure and suffix. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
• disciplinare: dis-ci-pli-na-re - Shares the root and suffix, demonstrating consistent syllabification. Stress on the penultimate syllable.

10. Syllable Analysis & Rules:

Division Rules Applied:

1. Vowel-Centric Syllabification: Italian syllables are primarily built around vowels. Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
2. Consonant Cluster Maintenance: Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable, unless splitting them is necessary to avoid violating other rules.
3. Avoid Single Intervocalic Consonant: Italian avoids leaving a single consonant between vowels.

Special Considerations:

The 'sc' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification, as is common in Italian. The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of the rules to ensure accurate division.