Hyphenation ofantireflekshandsame
Syllable Division:
an-ti-re-flek-shans-a-me
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/antiɾɛflɛksˈhɑnsamə/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the 'shans' syllable (penultimate syllable), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, unstressed.
Open syllable, unstressed.
Open syllable, unstressed.
Closed syllable, unstressed. Onset maximization rule applied to 'fl'.
Closed syllable, stressed. 'sh' is treated as a single onset.
Open syllable, unstressed.
Open syllable, unstressed.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: anti-
Latin origin, meaning 'against' or 'opposed to'.
Root: refleks-
Latin via German/Danish origin, meaning 'reflection'.
Suffix: handsame
Germanic origin, adjectival suffix indicating capability.
Capable of being handled without causing reflections; non-reflective.
Translation: Non-reflective, easy to handle without causing reflections.
Examples:
"Eit antireflekshandsame skjermbeskyttar."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters and vowel sequences.
Similar vowel sequences and consonant clusters.
Demonstrates how Nynorsk handles vowel clusters and stress patterns.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'fl' in 'flek').
Vowel Break
Each vowel nucleus generally forms a syllable (e.g., 'a' in 'a').
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables tend to follow a sonority hierarchy, with more sonorous sounds (vowels) being the nucleus.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries, but these do not directly affect the syllabification rules applied.
Regional variations in Nynorsk pronunciation might affect the precise realization of vowels, but the core syllabification remains consistent.
Summary:
The word 'antireflekshandsame' is syllabified based on maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences. Stress falls on the 'shans' syllable. It's a compound adjective formed from Latin and Germanic roots, meaning 'non-reflective'.
Detailed Analysis:
Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: antireflekshandsame
1. Examination & Pronunciation:
The word "antireflekshandsame" is a relatively long compound adjective in Nynorsk. It's pronounced with a fairly even rhythm, but with a clear primary stress. The pronunciation involves a mix of consonant clusters and vowel qualities typical of Nynorsk.
2. Syllable Division:
Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor 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:
- anti-: Prefix (Latin origin) - meaning "against" or "opposed to".
- refleks-: Root (Latin via German/Danish origin) - meaning "reflection".
- handsame: Suffix (Germanic origin) - meaning "capable of being handled" or "manageable", here functioning as an adjectival suffix indicating capability.
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the "handsa-" syllable. This is typical for Nynorsk adjectives, where stress often falls on the penultimate syllable, but can be influenced by the length and complexity of the preceding syllables.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/antiɾɛflɛksˈhɑnsamə/
6. Edge Case Review:
The "ks" cluster in "refleks" is a common feature in Norwegian and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge. The vowel sequences are also relatively straightforward.
7. Grammatical Role:
The word is an adjective. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of whether it modifies a noun.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: Capable of being handled without causing reflections; non-reflective.
- Grammatical Category: Adjective
- Translation: Non-reflective, easy to handle without causing reflections.
- Synonyms: matt, ugjennomsiktig (opaque)
- Antonyms: reflekterande (reflective)
- Examples: "Eit antireflekshandsame skjermbeskyttar." (A non-reflective screen protector.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- lettleste (easy to read): lett-les-te. Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters. Stress on the second syllable.
- vanskelig (difficult): van-skel-ig. Similar vowel sequences and consonant clusters. Stress on the second syllable.
- overflødig (superfluous): o-ver-flø-dig. Demonstrates how Nynorsk handles vowel clusters and stress patterns. Stress on the third syllable.
10. Division Rules:
- Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
- Vowel Break: Each vowel nucleus generally forms a syllable.
- Sonority Sequencing: Syllables tend to follow a sonority hierarchy, with more sonorous sounds (vowels) being the nucleus.
11. Special Considerations:
The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries, but these do not directly affect the syllabification rules applied.
12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:
Regional variations in Nynorsk pronunciation might affect the precise realization of vowels, but the core syllabification remains consistent.
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