Hyphenation ofalbatross-slekt
Syllable Division:
al-bat-ross-slekt
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ˈalbatɾɔs.slɛkt/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
1000
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('al'), following the general Norwegian stress pattern for compound words.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, vowel nucleus 'a'
Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'a', coda 't'
Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'ɔ', coda 'ss'
Closed syllable, vowel nucleus 'ɛ', coda 'kt'
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix:
None
Root: albatross, slekt
albatross - borrowed from English/French/Arabic; slekt - native Norwegian
Suffix:
None
The family or species of albatrosses.
Translation: Albatross family/species
Examples:
"Albatross-slekta er truga av plast i havet."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Compound word with similar stress pattern and syllable structure.
Compound word with similar stress pattern and syllable structure.
Compound word with similar stress pattern and syllable structure.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each vowel sound typically constitutes a syllable.
Coda Rule
Consonants following a vowel within a syllable form the syllable coda.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The word is a compound of a loanword and a native Norwegian element, but this does not affect the standard syllable division rules.
Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'r' may exist, but do not alter the syllable structure.
Summary:
The word 'albatross-slekt' is divided into four syllables: al-bat-ross-slekt. Stress falls on the first syllable. It's a compound noun consisting of a borrowed term and a native Norwegian root, following standard Nynorsk syllable division rules based on vowel nuclei and coda formation.
Detailed Analysis:
Analysis of "albatross-slekt" in Norwegian Nynorsk
1. Pronunciation Considerations:
The word "albatross-slekt" combines a loanword ("albatross") with a native Norwegian element ("slekt"). The pronunciation of "albatross" has been nativized to some extent, but retains characteristics of its English origin. Nynorsk pronunciation generally aims for a more conservative realization of vowels and consonants compared to Bokmål.
2. Syllable Division:
Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and avoid breaking consonant clusters unless they are complex and unpronounceable as a unit, the division is as follows.
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- albatross: Borrowed from English/French (ultimately from Arabic al-ghattās). Functions as a noun.
- slekt: Native Norwegian. Root meaning "kin, family, species". Functions as a noun.
4. Stress Identification:
In Norwegian, stress is generally on the first syllable of a word. In compound words like this, the primary stress falls on the first element, "albatross".
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ˈalbatɾɔs.slɛkt/
6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:
-
al-bat-ross-slekt
- al: /al/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. No consonant clusters prevent division here.
- bat: /bat/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant following a vowel forms a syllable coda.
- ross: /ɾɔs/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant following a vowel forms a syllable coda. The 'r' is a flap consonant.
- slekt: /slɛkt/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant following a vowel forms a syllable coda.
7. Edge Case Review:
The combination of a loanword and a native element presents a slight edge case. However, the syllable division follows the standard rules for both components.
8. Grammatical Role:
The word functions as a noun phrase, denoting a species or family of albatrosses. Syllabification remains consistent regardless of its role in a sentence.
9. Definition & Semantics:
- Word: albatross-slekt
- Definition: The family or species of albatrosses.
- Part of Speech: Noun
- Translation: Albatross family/species
- Synonyms: albatrossart (albatross species)
- Antonyms: (None directly applicable)
- Examples: "Albatross-slekta er truga av plast i havet." (The albatross family is threatened by plastic in the ocean.)
10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:
Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'r' sound (e.g., trilled vs. tapped) might exist, but these do not affect the syllable division. Some speakers might slightly reduce the vowel in "albatross", but the core syllable structure remains the same.
11. Phonological Comparison:
- solskinn: /sɔlˈʃɪn/ - sol-skinn. Similar syllable structure with a compound word. Stress on the first element.
- fjelltopp: /ˈfjɛl.tɔp/ - fjell-topp. Similar syllable structure with a compound word. Stress on the first element.
- blomsterkasse: /ˈblɔm.stɛrˌkɑsːə/ - blom-ster-kasse. Similar syllable structure with a compound word. Stress on the first element.
The consistent stress pattern on the first element in these compound words demonstrates the regularity of Nynorsk stress rules. The syllable division principles are also consistent across these examples, prioritizing vowel nuclei and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster splits.
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