Hyphenation ofallmennkringkastar
Syllable Division:
al-menn-kring-ka-star
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/alˈmɛnːkriŋkaˌstɑːr/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('menn'). Nynorsk typically stresses the first syllable of the root within a compound.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, onset consonant 'l', vowel 'a'.
Closed syllable, onset consonant 'm', vowel 'e', geminated consonant 'nn', primary stress.
Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'kr', vowel 'i', consonant 'ng'.
Open syllable, onset consonant 'k', vowel 'a'.
Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'st', vowel 'a', consonant 'r'.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: all
Proto-Germanic origin, meaning 'all' or 'general'.
Root: menn
Proto-Germanic origin, meaning 'people'.
Suffix: kringkastar
Combination of 'kring' (Old Norse, 'circle') and 'kastar' (Old Norse, agentive suffix).
Public broadcaster, a broadcasting organization funded by public money and serving the general public.
Translation: Public broadcaster
Examples:
"NRK er den største allmennkringkastaren i Noreg."
"Allmennkringkastaren har eit viktig samfunnsansvar."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Shares the 'allmenn' root, demonstrating similar stress and syllabification patterns.
Contains the 'kring' root, illustrating consistent syllabification of this morpheme.
Shares the 'kastar' suffix, demonstrating consistent syllabification of this morpheme.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Maximize Onsets
Nynorsk prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible. This is evident in 'kring' and 'star'.
Vowel Sequences
Each vowel sequence generally forms a separate syllable, although diphthongs are treated as a single vowel within a syllable.
Gemination
Geminated consonants (double consonants) are treated as part of the following syllable, influencing its weight and potentially stress.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The 'nk' cluster is treated as a single onset.
Gemination of consonants ('nn', 'kk') is phonemically significant and affects syllable weight.
Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might slightly alter the phonetic realization, but not the syllabification.
Summary:
The word 'allmennkringkastar' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: al-menn-kring-ka-star. Stress falls on the second syllable ('menn'). The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and vowel sequences. The word is composed of the prefix 'all-', the root 'menn-', and the suffix 'kringkastar'.
Detailed Analysis:
Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: allmennkringkastar
1. Examination & Pronunciation:
The word "allmennkringkastar" is a compound noun in Nynorsk, meaning "public broadcaster." It's a relatively long word, and its pronunciation involves several consonant clusters typical of Germanic languages. The pronunciation will be influenced by the Nynorsk standard, which differs slightly from Bokmål in vowel realization and some consonant pronunciations.
2. Syllable Division:
Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and respecting vowel sequences, the division is as follows (detailed in the JSON output).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- all-: Prefix, meaning "all" or "general." Origin: Proto-Germanic. Morphological function: Adjectival modifier.
- menn-: Root, meaning "people." Origin: Proto-Germanic. Morphological function: Noun base.
- kring-: Root, meaning "circle," "broadcasting area." Origin: Old Norse. Morphological function: Noun base.
- kastar-: Suffix, meaning "caster," "broadcaster." Origin: Old Norse. Morphological function: Agentive noun suffix.
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the second syllable: "menn". Nynorsk generally places stress on the first syllable of the root word within a compound.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/alˈmɛnːkriŋkaˌstɑːr/
6. Edge Case Review:
The "nk" cluster is a common feature in Nynorsk and is generally treated as a single onset. The double consonants (nn, kk) indicate gemination, which is phonemically significant in Nynorsk.
7. Grammatical Role:
The word is primarily a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical function, as it's a single, inflexible word form.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Word: allmennkringkastar
- Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine)
- Definition: Public broadcaster, a broadcasting organization funded by public money and serving the general public.
- Translation: Public broadcaster
- Synonyms: offentleg kringkastar
- Antonyms: kommersiell kringkastar (commercial broadcaster)
- Examples:
- "NRK er den største allmennkringkastaren i Noreg." (NRK is the largest public broadcaster in Norway.)
- "Allmennkringkastaren har eit viktig samfunnsansvar." (The public broadcaster has an important social responsibility.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- allmenning: /alˈmɛnːɪŋ/ - Syllables: al-men-ning. Similar structure, stress on the second syllable.
- kringle: /ˈkriŋlə/ - Syllables: kring-le. Similar "kring" root, but shorter word.
- kastar: /ˈkɑstɑr/ - Syllables: kas-tar. Shares the "kastar" suffix, demonstrating consistent syllabification.
The differences in syllable count are due to the compounding nature of "allmennkringkastar." The other words are simpler in structure.
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