Hyphenation ofdemonutdrivning
Syllable Division:
de-mon-ut-driv-ning
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/deˈmɔnˌutˌdrivniŋ/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
01000
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('mon').
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, vowel onset.
Open syllable, vowel onset, primary stress.
Open syllable, vowel onset.
Open syllable, vowel onset.
Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: de-
Germanic origin, deverbal prefix indicating removal or reversal.
Root: mon-
From Old Norse *mǫnnuðr*, related to 'mad', meaning 'mind' or 'spirit'.
Suffix: utdrivning
-ut- (out), -driv- (drive), -ning (noun of action).
The act of exorcising demons; demon expulsion.
Translation: Demon expulsion
Examples:
"Ho utførte ei demonutdrivning."
"Historier om demonutdrivning er vanlege i mange kulturar."
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The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Vowel Onset Rule
Syllables generally begin with a vowel sound; division occurs before each vowel.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Syllable division occurs after a consonant cluster between vowels.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
Regional variations in vowel qualities might exist but don't significantly alter syllable division.
Summary:
The word 'demonutdrivning' is divided into five syllables based on vowel onset and consonant cluster rules. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('mon'). It's a noun meaning 'demon expulsion' and consists of a Germanic prefix, an Old Norse root, and a Nynorsk suffix.
Detailed Analysis:
1. IPA Transcription:
/deˈmɔnˌutˌdrivniŋ/
2. Morphemic Breakdown:
- Prefix: de- (Germanic origin, functions as a deverbal prefix indicating removal or reversal of action)
- Root: mon- (From Old Norse mǫnnuðr, related to English 'mad', meaning 'mind' or 'spirit')
- Suffix: -utdrivning (-ut- from út meaning 'out', -driv- from drifa meaning 'to drive', -ning from ning forming a noun of action)
3. Stressed Syllable(s):
The primary stress falls on the second syllable: mon.
4. Syllables List with IPA and Rule Explanations:
- de- /de/ - Open syllable. Syllable division occurs before a vowel. Rule: Vowel onset rule.
- mon- /mɔn/ - Open syllable. Syllable division occurs before a vowel. Rule: Vowel onset rule.
- ut- /ut/ - Open syllable. Syllable division occurs before a vowel. Rule: Vowel onset rule.
- driv- /driv/ - Open syllable. Syllable division occurs before a vowel. Rule: Vowel onset rule.
- ning /niŋ/ - Closed syllable. Syllable division occurs after a consonant cluster before a vowel. Rule: Consonant cluster rule.
5. Syllable Division Rule Explanations:
- Vowel Onset Rule: In Norwegian Nynorsk, syllables generally begin with a vowel sound. Syllable division occurs before each vowel.
- Consonant Cluster Rule: When a consonant cluster occurs between vowels, the syllable division typically occurs after the consonant cluster.
6. Exceptions/Special Cases per Syllable:
- No significant exceptions within individual syllables.
7. Exceptions/Special Cases for the Word as a Whole:
- The compound nature of the word (prefix + root + suffix) requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries when applying syllabification rules.
- The presence of the consonant cluster /nv/ in the final syllable is common in Nynorsk and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
8. Syllabification and Parts of Speech:
The word demonutdrivning is primarily a noun. Its syllabification remains consistent regardless of its grammatical role. As a noun, it doesn't undergo inflection that would alter its syllable structure.
9. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: The act of exorcising demons; demon expulsion.
- Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine gender)
- Translation: Demon expulsion (English)
- Synonyms: Eksorsisme (Bokmål equivalent), utdriving av demonar
- Antonyms: Besettelse (possession)
- Examples:
- "Ho utførte ei demonutdrivning." (She performed a demon expulsion.)
- "Historier om demonutdrivning er vanlege i mange kulturar." (Stories about demon expulsion are common in many cultures.)
10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:
Regional variations in Nynorsk pronunciation might affect the vowel qualities (e.g., /ɔ/ vs. /o/) but are unlikely to significantly alter the syllable division. Some dialects might exhibit slight variations in stress placement, but the primary stress remains on mon.
11. Phonological Comparison:
- heimverda (homeworld) - hei-mver-da. Similar syllable structure with vowel-initial syllables.
- utdanning (education) - ut-dan-ning. Shares the -ning suffix and similar vowel-initial syllable patterns.
- framtid (future) - fram-tid. Demonstrates a similar pattern of vowel-initial syllables and a closed final syllable.
The consistency in syllable division across these words reinforces the application of the vowel onset and consonant cluster rules in Nynorsk. The presence of suffixes like -ning consistently leads to a closed final syllable.
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