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Hyphenation ofanbefalelsesverdig

Syllable Division & Pronunciation

Syllable Division:

an-be-fa-le-ses-ver-dig

Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)

/anbɛfɑˈlɛsˌvɛrdɪɡ/

Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)

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Primary stress falls on the penult syllable 'ver'.

Detailed Syllable Breakdown

Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound

an/an/

Open syllable, onset consonant 'n', vowel 'a'.

be/bɛ/

Open syllable, onset consonant 'b', vowel 'e'.

fa/fa/

Open syllable, onset consonant 'f', vowel 'a'.

le/lɛ/

Open syllable, onset consonant 'l', vowel 'e'.

ses/sɛs/

Closed syllable, onset consonant 's', vowel 'e', coda consonant 's'.

ver/vɛr/

Closed syllable, onset consonant 'v', vowel 'e', coda consonant 'r'.

dig/dɪɡ/

Closed syllable, onset consonant 'd', vowel 'i', coda consonant 'g'.

Morphemic Breakdown

Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)

an-(prefix)
+
befal-(root)
+
-elsesverdig(suffix)

Prefix: an-

Old Norse origin, intensifier.

Root: befal-

Old Norse origin, meaning 'to recommend'.

Suffix: -elsesverdig

Combination of genitive suffix '-elses-' and adjectival suffix '-verdig', indicating worthiness.

Meanings & Definitions
adjective(grammatical role in sentences)

Worthy of recommendation; commendable.

Translation: Recommendable, praiseworthy, commendable.

Examples:

"Dette er en anbefalelsesverdig bok."

Similar Words Comparison

Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features

lovprisinglov-prin-sing

Similar structure with multiple suffixes and a complex morphology.

vanskeligvan-skel-ig

Shares consonant clusters and suffixation patterns.

utfordringut-for-dring

Demonstrates a different stress pattern but shares the characteristic of multiple syllables formed by suffixes.

Syllable Division Rules

The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are maintained as onsets whenever possible.

Vowel-Centric Division

Syllables are built around vowel sounds.

Avoidance of Single-Letter Syllables

Single consonants are generally not considered syllable nuclei.

Special Considerations

Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure

The consonant cluster '-ls-' is maintained in standard pronunciation.

Vowel qualities may vary slightly depending on dialect.

The '-elses-' suffix represents a genitive form incorporated into the adjective.

Analysis Summary

Summary:

The word 'anbefalelsesverdig' is divided into seven syllables: an-be-fa-le-ses-ver-dig. It is an adjective meaning 'recommendable' and features a complex morphology with a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Primary stress falls on the penult syllable 'ver'.

Detailed Analysis:

Analysis of "anbefalelsesverdig" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "anbefalelsesverdig" is a relatively complex word in Nynorsk, featuring multiple suffixes and consonant clusters. Pronunciation will vary slightly based on dialect, but the standard pronunciation aims for clear articulation of each morpheme.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and avoid breaking up consonant clusters where possible, the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

  • Prefix: an- (from Old Norse au, meaning "on, at, to") - Function: Intensifier, indicating a positive quality.
  • Root: befal- (from Old Norse befala, meaning "to command, to order, to recommend") - Function: Core meaning of recommendation.
  • Suffix 1: -elses- (derived from the genitive singular of anbefaling "recommendation") - Function: Possessive/relational marker.
  • Suffix 2: -verdig (from Old Norse verðugr, meaning "worthy") - Function: Adjectival suffix indicating worthiness.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penult (second-to-last syllable): ver-dig.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/anbɛfɑˈlɛsˌvɛrdɪɡ/

6. Edge Case Review:

The consonant cluster "-ls-" can sometimes be simplified in colloquial speech, but in standard pronunciation, it is maintained. The vowel qualities can also vary slightly depending on dialect.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Anbefalelsesverdig" functions primarily as an adjective. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its use in a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

  • Definition: Worthy of recommendation; commendable.
  • Grammatical Category: Adjective
  • Translation: Recommendable, praiseworthy, commendable.
  • Synonyms: prisverdig (valuable), god (good), utmerket (excellent)
  • Antonyms: uanbefalelsesverdig (not recommendable), dårlig (bad)
  • Examples: "Dette er en anbefalelsesverdig bok." (This is a recommendable book.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

  • lovprising: /lɔvˈpɾiːsɪŋ/ - Syllables: lov-prin-sing. Similar structure with multiple suffixes. Stress on the second syllable.
  • vanskelig: /ˈvɑnskɛlɪɡ/ - Syllables: van-skel-ig. Similar consonant clusters and suffixation. Stress on the first syllable.
  • utfordring: /ʉtˈfɔrːɪŋ/ - Syllables: ut-for-dring. Demonstrates a different stress pattern and vowel distribution, but shares the characteristic of multiple syllables formed by suffixes.

10. Syllable Division Rules Applied:

  • Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are maintained as onsets whenever possible (e.g., an-be-fa-le-ses).
  • Vowel-Centric Division: Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
  • Avoidance of Single-Letter Syllables: Single consonants are generally not considered syllable nuclei.

11. Special Considerations:

The word's length and complex morphology make it a challenging case for syllabification. The "-elses-" suffix is particularly noteworthy as it represents a genitive form incorporated into the adjective.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

In some dialects, the vowel /ɛ/ in "anbefalelsesverdig" might be pronounced as /e/. This would not significantly alter the syllable division.

Analysis generated by gemma3:27b on 6/8/2025

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