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Hyphenation ofbrennevinsforbod

Syllable Division & Pronunciation

Syllable Division:

brenn-evins-for-bod

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

/ˈbrɛnːəˌvɪnsfɔrˈboːd/

Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)

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Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('bod'). The second syllable ('evins') receives secondary stress, though it is less prominent.

Detailed Syllable Breakdown

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

brenn/brɛnː/

Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a nasal consonant. Initial consonant cluster.

evins/ˌɛvɪns/

Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant. Contains a vowel cluster.

for/fɔr/

Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced fricative.

bod/ˈboːd/

Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a voiced stop. Primary stressed syllable.

Morphemic Breakdown

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

(prefix)
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brenn-evin-for-bod(root)
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(suffix)

Prefix:

None

Root: brenn-evin-for-bod

Compound root, combining elements related to burning/distillation, wine/spirits, prohibition.

Suffix:

None

Meanings & Definitions
noun(grammatical role in sentences)

Prohibition of spirits, a ban on the production, sale, or consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Translation: Spirits prohibition

Examples:

"Etter fleire år med diskusjon vart det innført eit brennevinsforbod."

"Brennevinsforbodet vart oppheva i 1927."

Similar Words Comparison

Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features

blomsterkasseblom-ster-kas-se

Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters and stress pattern.

fjellbekkfjell-bekk

Demonstrates the typical Nynorsk pattern of maximizing onsets.

arbeidsløysar-beids-løys

Illustrates the common Nynorsk stress pattern on the second syllable.

Syllable Division Rules

The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end

Onset Maximization

Nynorsk syllable division prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.

Vowel Nucleus

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which forms the nucleus of the syllable.

Stress Placement

In compound nouns, stress typically falls on the second element.

Special Considerations

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

The 'v' in 'brennevin' can be pronounced as either a labiodental or bilabial fricative depending on dialect.

No significant regional variations affect syllable division in this case.

Analysis Summary

Summary:

The word 'brennevinsforbod' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: brenn-evins-for-bod. Stress falls on the final syllable ('bod'). The division follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements, typical of Nynorsk phonology. It consists of a compound root relating to spirits and prohibition.

Detailed Analysis:

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: brennevinsforbod

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "brennevinsforbod" is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk, meaning "prohibition of spirits". It's pronounced with relatively straightforward vowel and consonant sounds, though the 'v' can be slightly labiodental or bilabial depending on dialect. The 'r' is typically alveolar.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable), the word breaks down as follows (see "syllable_division" in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

  • brenn-: Root, derived from the verb brenna (to burn), relating to the distillation process. Origin: Proto-Germanic. Morphological function: indicates the type of liquid being prohibited.
  • -evin-: Derived from vin (wine), historically referring to distilled spirits. Origin: Proto-Germanic. Morphological function: specifies the type of alcohol.
  • -s-: Genitive marker, linking brennevin to forbod. Origin: Old Norse. Morphological function: grammatical case marker.
  • -for-: Root, from for (against, prohibition). Origin: Proto-Germanic. Morphological function: indicates the act of prohibiting.
  • -bod: Suffix, denoting prohibition or ban. Origin: Old Norse. Morphological function: nominalizing suffix.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the second syllable: nev. This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns, with stress generally falling on the second element.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈbrɛnːəˌvɪnsfɔrˈboːd/

6. Edge Case Review:

Nynorsk allows for both 'v' and 'u' to represent the same phoneme in certain contexts. The 'v' in brennevin is a common spelling variant. There are no significant regional variations affecting syllable division in this case.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Brennevinsforbod" functions solely as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical context within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

  • Definition: Prohibition of spirits, ban on alcoholic beverages.
  • Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine, definite singular: brennevinsforbodet)
  • Translation: Spirits prohibition
  • Synonyms: Alkoholförbod (more common in Bokmål), brennevinslova (law regarding spirits)
  • Antonyms: (None directly applicable, as it's a prohibition)
  • Examples:
    • "Etter fleire år med diskusjon vart det innført eit brennevinsforbod." (After several years of discussion, a spirits prohibition was introduced.)
    • "Brennevinsforbodet vart oppheva i 1927." (The spirits prohibition was repealed in 1927.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

  • blomsterkasse (flower box): blom-ster-kas-se. Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters. Stress on the second syllable.
  • fjellbekk (mountain stream): fjell-bekk. Simpler structure, but still follows the pattern of stress on the second syllable.
  • arbeidsløys (unemployed): ar-beids-løys. Demonstrates the typical Nynorsk pattern of maximizing onsets. Stress on the second syllable.

The differences in syllable division arise from the varying consonant clusters and vowel sequences within each word, but the underlying principle of maximizing onsets and stressing the second element remains consistent.

Analysis generated by gemma3:27b on 6/10/2025

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