Hyphenation ofalderdomssvekkelse
Syllable Division:
al-der-dom-sve-kkel-se
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ˈaldərˌdɔmsˌsvɛkːəlʃə/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
001000
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('dom'). Nynorsk stress patterns often fall on the first syllable of the root, but compound words can shift the stress.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, onset consonant 'l', vowel 'a'.
Open syllable, onset consonant 'd', vowel 'e', coda 'r'.
Closed syllable, onset consonant 'd', vowel 'o', coda 'm', primary stress.
Open syllable, complex onset 'sv', vowel 'e'.
Closed syllable, geminate onset 'kk', vowel 'e', coda 'l'.
Open syllable, onset consonant 's', vowel 'e'.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix:
Root: alderdomssvekke
Combination of alder (age) and svekke (to weaken)
Suffix: else
Indicates a process or result; Germanic origin
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Similar compound noun structure with stress on the second element.
Demonstrates typical Nynorsk onset maximization.
Shows how consonant clusters are handled in syllable division.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally included in the following syllable's onset to create permissible syllable structures.
Vowel Sequencing
Each vowel nucleus forms a syllable.
Geminate Consonants
Geminate consonants belong to the following syllable.
Linking 's'
Linking 's' does not form a syllable on its own.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The 'kk' cluster is treated as a geminate consonant and belongs to the following syllable.
The linking 's' between 'alderdom' and 'svekkelse' does not form a separate syllable.
Summary:
The word 'alderdomssvekkelse' is a complex Nynorsk noun meaning 'age-related decline'. It is divided into six syllables: al-der-dom-sve-kkel-se, with primary stress on 'dom'. The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization, vowel sequencing, and geminate consonant handling. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a root ('alderdomssvekke') and a suffix ('else').
Detailed Analysis:
Analysis of "alderdomssvekkelse" (Norwegian Nynorsk)
1. Pronunciation Considerations:
The word "alderdomssvekkelse" is a complex noun in Nynorsk, meaning "age-related decline" or "senescence." Pronunciation involves several consonant clusters and vowel qualities typical of the language. The 'v' sound is often realized as a labiodental fricative /v/. The 'kk' cluster is pronounced as a geminate /kk/ (a long, doubled consonant).
2. Syllable Division:
Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and respecting vowel sequences, the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- alder-: Root. From Old Norse aldr, meaning "age."
- -dom: Suffix. Denotes a state or condition. Origin: Germanic.
- -s-: Genitive marker. Connects "alderdom" to "svekkelse".
- svekke-: Root. From Old Norse vekkja, meaning "to weaken".
- -lse: Suffix. Forms a noun from the verb "svekke". Origin: Germanic.
- -else: Suffix. Indicates a process or result. Origin: Germanic.
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the third syllable: doms. Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root, but in compounds, stress can shift. In this case, the compound structure and length of the word influence the stress placement.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ˈaldərˌdɔmsˌsvɛkːəlʃə/
6. Edge Case Review:
The 'kk' cluster is a potential edge case, as it could theoretically be split across syllables. However, Nynorsk treats geminate consonants as belonging to the following syllable. The 's' between "alderdom" and "svekkelse" is a linking 's' and doesn't form a syllable on its own.
7. Grammatical Role:
The word is primarily a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Word: alderdomssvekkelse
- Part of Speech: Noun (feminine)
- Definitions:
- "The process of weakening due to old age."
- "Age-related decline."
- Translation: Age-related decline, senescence.
- Synonyms: aldring (aging), svekkelse (weakening)
- Antonyms: ungdom (youth), styrke (strength)
- Examples:
- "Han opplevde en gradvis alderdomssvekkelse." (He experienced a gradual age-related decline.)
- "Alderdomssvekkelse kan påvirke livskvaliteten." (Age-related decline can affect quality of life.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- ungdomsskole: un-doms-sko-le (4 syllables) - Similar structure with compound nouns and stress on the second element.
- arbeidsliv: ar-beids-liv (3 syllables) - Demonstrates typical Nynorsk onset maximization.
- samfunnsmessig: sam-funns-mes-sig (4 syllables) - Shows how consonant clusters are handled in syllable division.
The differences in syllable count are due to the varying lengths and complexities of the root words and suffixes. "alderdomssvekkelse" has a longer root and more suffixes, resulting in a greater number of syllables.
10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:
Regional variations in Nynorsk pronunciation are minimal regarding syllable division. However, the realization of the /v/ sound might differ slightly. Some dialects might have a more bilabial pronunciation.
11. Division Rules:
- Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are generally included in the following syllable's onset.
- Vowel Sequencing: Each vowel nucleus forms a syllable.
- Geminate Consonants: Geminate consonants belong to the following syllable.
- Linking 's': Linking 's' does not form a syllable on its own.
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