Hyphenation ofammoniakkholdig
Syllable Division:
a-mmo-ni-akk-hol-dig
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ɑˈmɔnːɪˌɑkːhɔlˈdiːɡ/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the third syllable 'hol-'. Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root in compounds, but stress can shift in longer words.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, initial vowel.
Closed syllable, geminate consonant.
Open syllable, initial vowel.
Closed syllable, geminate consonant.
Closed syllable, primary stress.
Closed syllable, final syllable.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix:
None
Root: ammoniakk
Derived from Arabic *al-nushadir* via Latin and German, meaning ammonia.
Suffix: holdig
Derived from Old Norse 'halda' (to hold) + '-ig' (adjectival suffix meaning 'containing').
Containing ammonia.
Translation: Ammonia-containing
Examples:
"Ammoniakkholdig rengjøringsmiddel"
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters.
Similar compound structure and stress pattern.
Similar vowel-consonant alternation.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Vowel Initiation
Every vowel initiates a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are unpronounceable.
Geminate Consonant Handling
Geminate consonants are treated as a single unit within a syllable.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The geminate 'kk' is a common feature in Nynorsk and doesn't significantly alter the syllabification process.
Regional variations in pronunciation are minimal and do not affect syllable division.
Summary:
The word 'ammoniakkholdig' is divided into six syllables: a-mmo-ni-akk-hol-dig. The primary stress falls on 'hol-'. It's a compound adjective formed from 'ammoniakk' (ammonia) and 'holdig' (containing). Syllabification follows standard Nynorsk rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters.
Detailed Analysis:
Analysis of "ammoniakkholdig" (Norwegian Nynorsk)
1. Pronunciation Considerations:
The word "ammoniakkholdig" is a compound adjective meaning "containing ammonia." Pronunciation in Nynorsk generally follows the principle of pronouncing each vowel and consonant unless specific rules dictate otherwise. The 'kk' represents a geminate consonant, requiring a longer articulation.
2. Syllable Division:
Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and avoid breaking consonant clusters where possible, the word divides as follows (see "syllable_division" in the JSON output).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- ammoniakk-: Root, derived from "ammoniakk" (ammonia), ultimately from Arabic al-nushadir via Latin and German. Functions as the base denoting the substance.
- -holdig: Suffix, derived from "halda" (to hold, contain) + "-ig" (adjectival suffix meaning "having, containing"). Originates from Old Norse. Functions to create an adjective meaning "containing."
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the third syllable, "hol-". Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root word in compounds, but in longer words, stress can shift.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ɑˈmɔnːɪˌɑkːhɔlˈdiːɡ/
6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:
- a-: /ɑ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Every vowel initiates a syllable. No exceptions.
- mmo-: /mːo/ - Closed syllable with a geminate consonant. Rule: Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are unpronounceable. Exception: Geminate consonants are common and remain within the syllable.
- ni-: /nɪ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Every vowel initiates a syllable. No exceptions.
- akk-: /ɑkː/ - Closed syllable with a geminate consonant. Rule: Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are unpronounceable. Exception: Geminate consonants are common and remain within the syllable.
- hol-: /hɔl/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Every vowel initiates a syllable. No exceptions. This syllable receives primary stress.
- dig: /diːɡ/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Every vowel initiates a syllable. No exceptions.
7. Edge Case Review:
The geminate 'kk' is a common feature in Nynorsk and doesn't present a significant edge case, but it does influence syllable weight and potentially stress placement.
8. Grammatical Role:
"Ammoniakkholdig" functions solely as an adjective. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its use in a sentence.
9. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: Containing ammonia.
- Translation: Ammonia-containing
- Grammatical Category: Adjective
- Synonyms: ammoniakkhaldig (bokmål equivalent)
- Antonyms: ammoniakkfri (ammonia-free)
- Examples: "Ammoniakkholdig rengjøringsmiddel" (Ammonia-containing cleaning agent).
10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:
Regional variations in Nynorsk pronunciation are minimal for this word. The geminate 'kk' might be slightly less pronounced in some dialects, but the syllable division remains consistent.
11. Phonological Comparison:
- fruktkorg (fruit basket): fru-kt-korg. Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters.
- blomsterkasse (flower box): blom-ster-kas-se. Similar compound structure and stress pattern.
- solskinn (sunshine): sol-skinn. Similar vowel-consonant alternation.
The differences lie in the specific consonant clusters and the length of vowels, but the underlying syllable division principles remain the same. The geminate consonant in "ammoniakkholdig" is a distinguishing feature, but it doesn't alter the fundamental syllabification process.
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