Hyphenation ofsovrannazionale

Linguistic Analysis of "sovrannazionale" (Italian)

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "sovrannazionale" (suh-vrahn-nah-tsee-oh-nah-leh) is an adjective meaning "supranational" in English. It's a relatively complex word formed through prefixation and suffixation. The pronunciation follows standard Italian phonological rules, with vowel qualities and consonant articulation typical of the language.

2. Syllable Division:

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

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: sovra- (Latin super- meaning "over, above"). Morphological function: intensifier, indicating a level exceeding the national one.
• Root: nazionale (from Latin nationalis meaning "national"). Morphological function: provides the base meaning related to nations.
• Suffix: None. The word is formed by combining a prefix and a root.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: na-zio-na-le. This follows the general Italian rule of stressing the penultimate syllable unless otherwise indicated by an accent mark.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˌsɔvranːaˈtsjɔːnale/

6. Edge Case Review:

The double 'n' in "nazionale" is a common feature in Italian and doesn't pose a specific syllabification challenge. The consonant clusters are also standard and follow typical Italian syllable structure rules.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Sovrannazionale" primarily functions as an adjective. As an adjective, the stress pattern remains consistent. It can also function as a noun (rarely), referring to a supranational entity. In this case, the stress would remain on the penultimate syllable.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Relating to or involving multiple nations; exceeding national boundaries.
• Translation: Supranational
• Grammatical Category: Adjective
• Synonyms: Internazionale, multinazionale
• Antonyms: Nazionale, locale
• Examples:
  • "Un'organizzazione sovrannazionale." (A supranational organization.)
  • "Politiche sovrannazionali." (Supranational policies.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• nazionale: so-vrann-a-zio-na-le. Similar syllable structure, stress on the penultimate syllable.
• internazionale: in-ter-na-zio-na-le. Similar syllable structure, stress on the penultimate syllable.
• comunale: co-mu-na-le. Simpler structure, but still follows the penultimate stress rule. The difference lies in the length and complexity of the prefix and root.

10. Division Rules:

• Rule 1: Vowel-Consonant Division: Syllables are typically divided between vowels and consonants (e.g., so-vra).
• Rule 2: Consonant Cluster Division: Consonant clusters are divided based on sonority, with less sonorous consonants tending to attach to the following vowel (e.g., na-zio-na-le).
• Rule 3: Penultimate Stress: Italian generally stresses the penultimate syllable.

11. Special Considerations:

The geminate 'n' (nn) doesn't affect the syllable division, but it does influence the phonetic realization (longer duration).

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in Italian pronunciation are minimal for this word. However, some speakers might slightly reduce the vowel length in unstressed syllables. This wouldn't significantly alter the syllable division.