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Hyphenation ofavdelingslederstilling

Syllable Division & Pronunciation

Syllable Division:

av-de-lings-le-der-stil-ling

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

/ɑvˈdɛlɪŋsˌleːdərˌstɪlɪŋ/

Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)

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Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('still-'). Nynorsk generally stresses the penultimate syllable in words of this length.

Detailed Syllable Breakdown

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

av/ɑv/

Open syllable, consisting of a vowel. Relatively simple structure.

de/dɛ/

Open syllable, consisting of a consonant and a vowel. Simple structure.

lings/lɪŋs/

Closed syllable, ending in a nasal consonant. The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit.

le/leː/

Open syllable, consisting of a vowel and a consonant. The vowel is long.

der/dər/

Open syllable, consisting of a consonant and a vowel. Relatively simple structure.

stil/stɪl/

Closed syllable, with a consonant cluster onset. The 'st' cluster is treated as a single unit.

ling/lɪŋ/

Closed syllable, ending in a nasal consonant. The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit.

Morphemic Breakdown

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

av(prefix)
+
leder(root)
+
illing(suffix)

Prefix: av

Old Norse origin, meaning 'from' or 'of'.

Root: leder

Old Norse origin, meaning 'leader'.

Suffix: illing

Old Norse origin, forming a noun indicating a position or role.

Meanings & Definitions
noun(grammatical role in sentences)

Position as head of department

Translation: Position as head of department

Examples:

"Ho søkte ei avdelingslederstilling."

"Han har fått avdelingslederstillinga."

Similar Words Comparison

Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features

utdanningut-dan-ning

Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters.

samarbeidsam-ar-bei-d

Shows how vowel-initial syllables are handled.

gjennomføringgjenn-om-fø-ring

Demonstrates handling of geminate consonants and vowel sequences.

Syllable Division Rules

The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end

Onset Maximization

Prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.

Avoid Stranded Consonants

Avoids leaving single consonants at the end of a syllable unless necessary.

Vowel Grouping

Vowel sequences are generally broken up based on phonological boundaries.

Special Considerations

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

The 'dl' consonant cluster is generally pronounced in standard Nynorsk, despite potential simplification in colloquial speech.

The 'ings' suffix is generally maintained in written Nynorsk, although dialectal variations exist.

Stress placement is generally penultimate, but can be influenced by morphological structure in some cases.

Analysis Summary

Summary:

The word 'avdelingslederstilling' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into seven syllables based on onset maximization and avoidance of stranded consonants. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('still-'). The word is morphologically complex, built from Old Norse roots and suffixes. Syllabification follows standard Nynorsk rules, with considerations for consonant clusters and vowel sequences.

Detailed Analysis:

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: avdelingslederstilling

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "avdelingslederstilling" is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk, meaning "position as head of department". It's a relatively long word, typical of Germanic languages, formed by concatenating several morphemes. Pronunciation follows Nynorsk standards, with a tendency towards a more conservative pronunciation of vowels compared to Bokmål.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and avoiding stranded consonants, the division is as follows (detailed in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

  • av-: Prefix, from Old Norse af, meaning "from" or "of". (Prefix, origin: Old Norse)
  • del-: Root, from Old Norse deild, meaning "part" or "division". (Root, origin: Old Norse)
  • ings-: Suffix, forming a noun from a verb or adjective, indicating belonging or relation. (Suffix, origin: Old Norse)
  • leder-: Root, from Old Norse leiðari, meaning "leader". (Root, origin: Old Norse)
  • st-: Suffix, forming a noun, indicating a position or role. (Suffix, origin: Old Norse)
  • illing: Suffix, forming a noun, indicating a position or role. (Suffix, origin: Old Norse)

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penult (second to last syllable): "still-". Nynorsk generally stresses the penultimate syllable in words of this length.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ɑvˈdɛlɪŋsˌleːdərˌstɪlɪŋ/

6. Edge Case Review:

The consonant cluster "dl" can sometimes be simplified in colloquial speech, but in standard Nynorsk, it's generally pronounced. The "ings" suffix can sometimes be reduced to "ens" in certain dialects, but the full form is preferred in written Nynorsk.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is exclusively a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

  • Word: avdelingslederstilling
  • Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine)
  • English Translation: Position as head of department
  • Synonyms: leiarstilling i avdeling (leadership position in department)
  • Antonyms: (None direct, but could be "underordna stilling" - subordinate position)
  • Examples:
    • "Ho søkte på ei avdelingslederstilling." (She applied for a position as head of department.)
    • "Han har fått avdelingslederstillinga." (He has gotten the position as head of department.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

  • utdanning: (education) - u-tdan-ning. Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters.
  • samarbeid: (collaboration) - sam-ar-bei-d. Shows how vowel-initial syllables are handled.
  • gjennomføring: (implementation) - gjenn-om-fø-ring. Demonstrates handling of geminate consonants and vowel sequences.

The differences in syllable division arise from the varying consonant clusters and vowel sequences in each word. "avdelingslederstilling" has more complex clusters, requiring careful consideration of onset maximization.

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

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