Hyphenation ofavstandsbestemmelse
Syllable Division:
av-stands-be-stem-mel-se
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ɑˈʋstɑnsˌbɛstɛmːɛlsə/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('stands'). This is typical for Nynorsk nouns of this length and structure.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, initial syllable.
Closed syllable, stressed syllable, consonant cluster onset.
Open syllable, unstressed.
Closed syllable, stressed, geminate consonant.
Open syllable, unstressed.
Open syllable, unstressed, final syllable.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: avstands-
From 'avstand' (distance), Old Norse origin, indicates relation to distance.
Root: bestem-
From 'bestemme' (to determine), Old Norse origin, core meaning of determination.
Suffix: -melse
Noun-forming suffix indicating a process or result, Germanic origin.
The act of determining distance; distance determination.
Translation: Distance determination
Examples:
"Nøyaktig avstandsbestemmelse er viktig for navigasjon."
"De brukte radar for avstandsbestemmelse."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters.
Shares the 'bestem-' root.
Demonstrates a similar pattern of compound word syllabification.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'st' in 'stands').
Vowel Quality
Each vowel nucleus forms a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Nouns of this length typically have stress on the penult (second-to-last syllable).
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The 'ds' cluster in 'avstands' can sometimes be simplified in colloquial speech, but is retained here for formal analysis.
The double 'm' in 'bestemmelse' is a common feature in Nynorsk and doesn't present a syllabification challenge.
Summary:
The word 'avstandsbestemmelse' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: av-stands-be-stem-mel-se. Stress falls on the second syllable ('stands'). It is morphologically composed of a prefix ('avstands-'), a root ('bestem-'), and a suffix ('-melse'). Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel quality.
Detailed Analysis:
Analysis of "avstandsbestemmelse" (Norwegian Nynorsk)
1. Pronunciation Considerations:
The word "avstandsbestemmelse" is a compound noun in Nynorsk. Pronunciation will follow Nynorsk standards, which generally involve a more conservative approach to vowel reduction and consonant clusters compared to Bokmål. The 'd' in 'avstands' is often lightly pronounced or even elided in rapid speech, but for a formal analysis, we will assume it is pronounced.
2. Syllable Division:
Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and respecting vowel quality, the division will be as follows (detailed in the JSON output).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- avstands-: Prefix. From "avstand" (distance). Origin: Old Norse afstandr. Morphological function: Indicates relation to distance.
- bestem-: Root. From "bestemme" (to determine). Origin: Old Norse bestemma. Morphological function: Core meaning of determination.
- -melse: Suffix. From "-else" (a noun-forming suffix indicating a process or result). Origin: Germanic. Morphological function: Forms a noun from a verb.
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the penult (second-to-last) syllable: "bestem-". This is typical for Nynorsk nouns with this length and structure.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ɑˈʋstɑnsˌbɛstɛmːɛlsə/
6. Edge Case Review:
The 'ds' cluster in "avstands" can sometimes be simplified in colloquial speech, but for a formal analysis, we retain the full cluster. The double 'm' in "bestemmelse" is a common feature in Nynorsk and doesn't present a syllabification challenge.
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:
- Definition: The act of determining distance; distance determination.
- Translation: Distance determination (English)
- Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine)
- Synonyms: Distansemåling (distance measurement)
- Antonyms: (None directly applicable)
- Examples:
- "Nøyaktig avstandsbestemmelse er viktig for navigasjon." (Accurate distance determination is important for navigation.)
- "De brukte radar for avstandsbestemmelse." (They used radar for distance determination.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- landsbygd: "lans-bygd" - Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters. Stress on the first syllable.
- fjellbestigning: "fjɛl-bɛstɪŋ" - Shares the "bestem-" root. Stress on the first syllable.
- arbeidsstyrke: "ɑr-bɛjs-styr-kə" - Demonstrates a similar pattern of compound word syllabification. Stress on the second syllable.
The differences in stress placement are due to the overall length and morphological structure of each word. "avstandsbestemmelse" is longer and has a more complex structure, leading to penult stress.
10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:
Some dialects might reduce the vowel in "avstands" to a schwa /ə/, but this doesn't affect the core syllabification.
11. Division Rules:
- Maximize Onsets: Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
- Vowel Quality: Each vowel nucleus forms a syllable.
- Penultimate Stress: Nouns of this length typically have stress on the penult.
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