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Hyphenation ofansettelsesprosedyre

Syllable Division & Pronunciation

Syllable Division:

an-sett-el-ses-pro-se-dy-re

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

/anˈsɛtːˌelsɛsˌprɔsəˈdyːrə/

Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)

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Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('el') and the second to last syllable ('dyː').

Detailed Syllable Breakdown

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

an/an/

Open syllable, onset 'n', nucleus 'a'.

sett/sɛtː/

Closed syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'ɛ', coda 'tː'.

el/els/

Closed syllable, onset 'e', nucleus 'e', coda 'l'.

ses/sɛs/

Closed syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'ɛ', coda 's'.

pro/prɔ/

Open syllable, onset 'pr', nucleus 'ɔ'.

se/sə/

Open syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'ə'.

dy/dyː/

Open syllable, onset 'd', nucleus 'yː'.

re/rə/

Open syllable, onset 'r', nucleus 'ə'.

Morphemic Breakdown

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

(prefix)
+
ansettelse/prosedyre(root)
+
(suffix)

Prefix:

None

Root: ansettelse/prosedyre

ansettelse (employment) - Germanic origin; prosedyre (procedure) - French/Latin origin

Suffix:

None

Meanings & Definitions
noun(grammatical role in sentences)

The process or procedure followed when recruiting and hiring employees.

Translation: Recruitment procedure

Examples:

"Bedriften har en klar ansettelsesprosedyre."

"Vi følge ansettelsesprosedyren nøye."

Similar Words Comparison

Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features

utdanningut-dan-ning

Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters and vowel sequences.

arbeidslivar-beids-liv

Demonstrates the typical Nynorsk pattern of maximizing onsets.

samarbeidsam-ar-beid

Shows how vowel sequences are handled in syllabification.

Syllable Division Rules

The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end

Maximize Onsets

Syllables prefer to begin with consonants whenever possible.

Vowel Clusters

Vowel clusters are generally treated as a single syllable-forming unit, unless they can be broken up by a consonant.

Consonant Clusters

Consonant clusters are split based on sonority, with less sonorous consonants tending to close syllables.

Special Considerations

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

The 'ls' cluster in 'ansettelses' is a common feature and doesn't pose a significant challenge.

The 'se' cluster is also common and is treated as a single syllable-forming unit.

Analysis Summary

Summary:

The word 'ansettelsesprosedyre' is divided into eight syllables based on Nynorsk phonological rules, prioritizing maximizing onsets and handling vowel/consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('el'). The word is a noun meaning 'recruitment procedure' and is morphologically complex, combining Germanic and Latin-derived elements.

Detailed Analysis:

Analysis of "ansettelsesprosedyre" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "ansettelsesprosedyre" is a complex noun meaning "recruitment procedure." Pronunciation in Nynorsk is generally consistent with the written form, but vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common. The 'e' at the end of 'prosedyre' is pronounced.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize maximizing onsets and respecting vowel clusters, the division is as follows (detailed in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

  • ansettelse - Root: "employment," "appointment." Derived from anse ("to consider, regard") + -else (suffix indicating a state or process). Germanic origin.
  • prosedyre - Root: "procedure." Borrowed from French procédure, ultimately from Latin procedere ("to proceed").

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the third syllable: an-sett-el-ses-pro-se-dy-re.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/anˈsɛtːˌelsɛsˌprɔsəˈdyːrə/

6. Edge Case Review:

The consonant cluster 'ls' in 'ansettelses' is a common feature in Nynorsk and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge. The 'se' cluster is also common and is treated as a single syllable-forming unit.

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: ansettelsesprosedyre
  • Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine)
  • Definition: The process or procedure followed when recruiting and hiring employees.
  • Translation: Recruitment procedure
  • Synonyms: rekrutteringsprosess, tilsettingsprosess
  • Antonyms: None directly applicable.
  • Examples:
    • "Bedriften har en klar ansettelsesprosedyre." (The company has a clear recruitment procedure.)
    • "Vi må følge ansettelsesprosedyren nøye." (We must follow the recruitment procedure carefully.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

  • utdanning: u-tdan-ning (education) - Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters.
  • arbeidsliv: ar-beids-liv (working life) - Demonstrates the typical Nynorsk pattern of maximizing onsets.
  • samarbeid: sam-ar-beid (collaboration) - Shows how vowel sequences are handled in syllabification.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

While the standard pronunciation is as transcribed, some regional variations might exhibit slight vowel reduction in unstressed syllables. However, the core syllabification remains consistent.

11. Division Rules:

  • Maximize Onsets: Syllables prefer to begin with consonants whenever possible.
  • Vowel Clusters: Vowel clusters are generally treated as a single syllable-forming unit, unless they can be broken up by a consonant.
  • Consonant Clusters: Consonant clusters are split based on sonority, with less sonorous consonants tending to close syllables.
Analysis generated by gemma3:27b on 6/7/2025

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