Hyphenation ofambassadepersonell
Syllable Division:
am-bas-sa-de-per-so-nell
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ɑmbasːadəpɛrsɔˈnɛlː/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('so' in 'personell').
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, onset consonant /ɑ/, vowel nucleus /m/.
Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster /b/, vowel nucleus /a/, coda consonant /s/.
Open syllable, onset consonant /s/, vowel nucleus /a/.
Open syllable, onset consonant /d/, vowel nucleus /e/.
Open syllable, onset consonant /p/, vowel nucleus /ɛ/.
Open syllable, onset consonant /s/, vowel nucleus /ɔ/.
Closed syllable, onset consonant /n/, vowel nucleus /ɛ/, coda consonant cluster /lː/.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: ambassad-
From French *ambassade*, ultimately from Latin *ambactus*. Denotes 'embassy'.
Root: person-
From Latin *persona*. Denotes 'person'.
Suffix: -ell
Germanic diminutive/collective suffix. Indicates a group of people.
Embassy personnel; the staff working at an embassy.
Translation: Embassy personnel
Examples:
"Det er viktig å beskytte ambassadepersonell."
"Ambassadepersonell jobber lange dagar."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Similar syllable structure with alternating consonant-vowel patterns.
Shares complex consonant clusters and vowel sequences.
Similar to 'administrasjon' in structure and stress pattern.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the rime.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonant clusters are resolved based on sonority.
Compound Word Syllabification
Nynorsk tends to maintain the syllabification of individual components within compound words.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The linking vowel '-e-' doesn't typically form a syllable on its own.
Pronunciation might vary slightly depending on regional dialects.
Summary:
The word *ambassadepersonell* is a compound noun with seven syllables, stressed on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the onset-rime principle and maintains the structure of its constituent morphemes. It's a relatively recent borrowing with potential regional pronunciation variations.
Detailed Analysis:
Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: ambassadepersonell
1. Examination & Pronunciation:
The word ambassadepersonell refers to embassy personnel. It's a compound noun, relatively recent in the language, borrowing heavily from international vocabulary. Pronunciation follows Nynorsk standards, with a tendency towards a more conservative pronunciation of borrowed words.
2. Syllable Division:
Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and consonant clusters, the word breaks down as follows (see "syllable_division" in the JSON output).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- ambassad-: Prefix/Root - From French ambassade, ultimately from Latin ambactus (meaning 'going around'). Function: denotes 'embassy'.
- -e-: Linking vowel, common in Norwegian compounds.
- person-: Root - From Latin persona (meaning 'person'). Function: denotes 'person'.
- -ell: Suffix - A diminutive/collective suffix, indicating a group of people. Origin: Germanic. Function: forms a noun denoting a group of people associated with the preceding root.
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the penult (second-to-last) syllable: per-so-NEL-l.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ɑmbasːadəpɛrsɔˈnɛlː/
6. Edge Case Review:
The double consonants (ss, ll) are common in Nynorsk and don't present a significant syllabification challenge. The vowel clusters are also relatively straightforward.
7. Grammatical Role:
The word functions solely as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical context.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Word: ambassadepersonell
- Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine/feminine common gender)
- Definition: Embassy personnel; the staff working at an embassy.
- Translation: Embassy personnel
- Synonyms: ambassadestaff, embassadens folk (embassy's people)
- Antonyms: None directly applicable.
- Examples:
- "Det er viktig å beskytte ambassadepersonell." (It is important to protect embassy personnel.)
- "Ambassadepersonell jobber lange dagar." (Embassy personnel work long days.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- universitet: u-ni-ver-si-te-t /ʉniʋɛrsiˈtɛt/ - Similar syllable structure with alternating consonant-vowel patterns. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
- administrasjon: ad-mi-ni-stra-sjon /ɑdmiˈnistrasjɔn/ - Shares the complex consonant clusters and vowel sequences. Stress on the third syllable.
- organisasjon: or-ga-ni-sa-sjon /ɔrɡaniˈsasjɔn/ - Similar to administrasjon in structure and stress pattern.
The differences in stress placement are due to the inherent weight of the syllables and the morphological structure of each word. ambassadepersonell has a longer final syllable, attracting stress.
10. Division Rules:
- Onset-Rime Principle: Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the rime.
- Sonority Sequencing Principle: Consonant clusters are resolved based on sonority, with more sonorous sounds tending to be syllable nuclei.
- Compound Word Syllabification: Nynorsk tends to maintain the syllabification of individual components within compound words.
11. Special Considerations:
The linking vowel '-e-' is a common feature in Nynorsk compound words and doesn't typically form a syllable on its own. The word is a relatively recent borrowing, and pronunciation might vary slightly depending on regional dialects.
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