Hyphenation ofbarnedødelegheit
Syllable Division:
bar-ne-dø-de-leg-heit
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ˈbɑrnəˌdœːləˌhæɪ̯t/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('dø'). The final syllable ('heit') receives a slight secondary stress. Nynorsk stress is generally weaker than in English.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a single consonant. Unstressed.
Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel and a single consonant. Unstressed.
Diphthong syllable, containing a long vowel. Primary stressed syllable.
Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel and a single consonant. Unstressed.
Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a single consonant. Unstressed.
Diphthong syllable, containing a diphthong and a single consonant. Slightly stressed.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix:
No prefix present.
Root: barn, dø, deleg
Old Norse and Germanic origins. 'Barn' - child, 'dø' - death, 'deleg' - weak/frail.
Suffix: heit
Germanic suffix forming abstract nouns denoting a state or quality.
Infant mortality; the death of a baby before one year of age.
Translation: Infant mortality
Examples:
"Barnedødelegheit var høgare i byane enn på landsbygda."
"Ho forskar på årsakene til barnedødelegheit."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Shares similar vowel structures and a complex root, but with different stress patterns.
Shares the '-heit' suffix and a similar overall structure.
Demonstrates a simpler syllable structure for comparison.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Vowel-Based Syllabification
Nynorsk syllable division prioritizes vowel sounds. Each vowel (or diphthong) typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex or unpronounceable as a unit.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The 'dø' diphthong is a stable feature in Nynorsk and doesn't pose any syllabification challenges.
The consonant cluster 'deleg' is permissible and doesn't require separation.
Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect the perceived stress, but the core syllabification remains consistent.
Summary:
The word 'barnedødelegheit' is divided into six syllables: bar-ne-dø-de-leg-heit. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('dø'). The word is morphologically complex, composed of roots relating to 'child', 'death', and 'weakness', combined with the abstract noun suffix '-heit'. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules and allows for permissible consonant clusters.
Detailed Analysis:
Linguistic Analysis of "barnedødelegheit" (Norwegian Nynorsk)
1. Examination & Pronunciation:
The word "barnedødelegheit" refers to infant mortality. In Nynorsk, it's pronounced with a relatively even stress distribution, though the final syllable receives a slight emphasis. The 'dø' diphthong is a key feature, and the 'g' is a velar fricative.
2. Syllable Division:
Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and avoid breaking consonant clusters unless they are complex and unpronounceable as a unit, the division is as follows (detailed in the JSON output).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- barn-: Root. Old Norse barn meaning 'child'.
- -dø-: Root. Old Norse dauði meaning 'death'. This is a modified form due to euphony.
- -deleg-: Root. From Danish/German deleg meaning 'weak, frail'.
- -heit: Suffix. Germanic origin, forming abstract nouns denoting a state or quality (e.g., 'weakness').
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the third syllable, "de-". While Nynorsk generally has a weaker stress system than English, this syllable is noticeably more prominent.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ˈbɑrnəˌdœːləˌhæɪ̯t/
6. Edge Case Review:
The 'dø' diphthong is a relatively stable feature in Nynorsk. The consonant cluster 'deleg' is permissible and doesn't require syllable separation. The final 'heit' is a common suffix and doesn't present any unusual syllabification challenges.
7. Grammatical Role:
"Barnedødelegheit" functions exclusively as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical context within a sentence.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: Infant mortality; the death of a baby before one year of age.
- Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine gender)
- Synonyms: Spedbarnsdød (infant death)
- Antonyms: (Difficult to define a direct antonym, but related concepts include) Spedbarnsoverleving (infant survival)
- Examples:
- "Barnedødelegheit var høgare i byane enn på landsbygda." (Infant mortality was higher in the cities than in the countryside.)
- "Ho forskar på årsakene til barnedødelegheit." (She is researching the causes of infant mortality.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- foreldrerett (parents' rights): "for-el-dre-rett" - Similar vowel structure, but with more consonant clusters. Stress on 'dre'.
- arbeidsløysheit (unemployment): "ar-beids-løys-heit" - Shares the '-heit' suffix. Stress on 'beids'.
- utdanning (education): "ut-dan-ning" - Demonstrates a simpler syllable structure. Stress on 'dan'.
The differences in syllable division are primarily due to the varying lengths and complexities of the root words and the presence/absence of suffixes. "Barnedødelegheit" has a more complex root structure and a longer overall length, leading to more syllables.
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