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Hyphenation ofbekvemmelighetsskip

Syllable Division & Pronunciation

Syllable Division:

bek-vem-me-li-ghet-sskip

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

/bɛkˈvɛmːəˌlɪɡhetsːkip/

Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)

010011

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('vem').

Detailed Syllable Breakdown

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

bek/bɛk/

Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.

vem/vɛm/

Open syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.

me/mɛ/

Open syllable, short vowel.

li/lɪ/

Open syllable, short vowel.

ghet/ɡhets/

Closed syllable, geminate consonant.

sskip/ːskip/

Closed syllable, geminate consonant followed by consonant cluster.

Morphemic Breakdown

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

(prefix)
+
bekvem(root)
+
-meli-ghetsskip(suffix)

Prefix:

None

Root: bekvem

Dutch origin, meaning comfortable.

Suffix: -meli-ghetsskip

Combination of suffixes indicating suitability and abstract noun formation.

Meanings & Definitions
noun(grammatical role in sentences)

A ship designed for comfort and convenience, often a passenger ship with amenities.

Translation: Comfort ship, convenience ship

Examples:

"De bygde eit nytt bekvemmelighetsskip for turistane."

Similar Words Comparison

Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features

bokhandelbok-han-del

Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters.

fjellbekkfjel-lbekk

Demonstrates consonant cluster handling.

arbeidslivar-beids-liv

Shows how compound words are syllabified.

Syllable Division Rules

The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are generally maintained at the beginning of syllables.

Avoid Stranded Consonants

Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.

Vowel Nucleus

Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.

Special Considerations

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

Geminate consonants (ss) are treated as a single long consonant within a syllable.

Compound word syllabification follows the rules for individual morphemes.

Analysis Summary

Summary:

The word 'bekvemmelighetsskip' is a compound noun syllabified based on onset maximization and vowel nucleus principles. Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('vem'). It's composed of the root 'bekvem' (comfortable) and several suffixes indicating suitability and abstract noun formation.

Detailed Analysis:

Linguistic Analysis of "bekvemmelighetsskip" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "bekvemmelighetsskip" is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk, meaning "comfort ship" or "convenience ship." It's a relatively long word, typical of Germanic languages, formed by concatenating several morphemes. Pronunciation involves a mix of voiced and unvoiced consonants, and vowel qualities characteristic of Nynorsk.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor 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:

  • bekvem - (adj.) comfortable, convenient. Origin: Dutch bequem (meaning comfortable).
  • -meli- - (suffix) derived from leg (to lie, be situated) and forming an adjectival suffix indicating suitability or convenience.
  • -ghet - (suffix) abstract noun suffix, equivalent to English "-ness" or "-ity". Origin: Germanic.
  • -sskip - (noun) ship. Origin: Old Norse skip.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penult (second-to-last syllable): "leg-hets-skip".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/bɛkˈvɛmːəˌlɪɡhetsːkip/

6. Edge Case Review:

The double consonants (ss) pose a slight challenge. In Nynorsk, geminate consonants are generally maintained within a syllable, unless syllable structure demands otherwise. The "ss" is treated as a single long consonant.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is primarily a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical function, as it's a single, inflexible compound noun.

8. Definition & Semantics:

  • Definition: A ship designed for comfort and convenience, often a passenger ship with amenities.
  • Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine gender)
  • Translation: Comfort ship, convenience ship
  • Synonyms: (None readily available as a direct synonym; descriptions would be used instead)
  • Antonyms: (None readily available)
  • Examples: "De bygde eit nytt bekvemmelighetsskip for turistane." (They built a new comfort ship for the tourists.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

  • "bokhandel" (bookstore): "bok-han-del" - Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters. Stress on the first syllable.
  • "fjellbekk" (mountain stream): "fjel-lbekk" - Demonstrates consonant cluster handling. Stress on the first syllable.
  • "arbeidsliv" (working life): "ar-beids-liv" - Shows how compound words are syllabified. Stress on the second syllable.

The differences in stress placement are due to the inherent stress patterns of the root morphemes and the overall length of the compound.

Analysis generated by gemma3:27b on 6/7/2025

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