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Hyphenation ofeksplosjonssikker

Syllable Division & Pronunciation

Syllable Division:

eks-plo-sjon-ssik-ker

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

/ɛksplɔˈʃɔnssɪkːər/

Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)

01001

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sjon').

Detailed Syllable Breakdown

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

eks/ɛks/

Open syllable, onset cluster 'ks'.

plo/plɔ/

Open syllable, simple onset.

sjon/ʃɔn/

Open syllable, onset 'sj'.

ssik/sɪkː/

Closed syllable, geminate consonant 'ss', onset 's'.

ker/kər/

Open syllable, simple onset.

Morphemic Breakdown

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

(prefix)
+
eksplosjon(root)
+
sikker(suffix)

Prefix:

No prefix present.

Root: eksplosjon

From Latin *explosio* (explosion).

Suffix: sikker

From Old Norse *sikr* (safe, secure). Functions as an adjective.

Meanings & Definitions
adjective(grammatical role in sentences)

Designed to prevent ignition of flammable materials in potentially explosive environments.

Translation: Explosion-proof, intrinsically safe

Examples:

"Eksplosjonssikker utstyr er nødvendig i oljeraffineriet."

"Denne lampen er eksplosjonssikker."

Synonyms: brannsikker, trygg
Antonyms: eksplosiv, farleg
Similar Words Comparison

Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features

konklusjonkon-klu-sjon

Similar onset consonant clusters.

produksjonpro-duk-sjon

Similar onset consonant clusters.

visjonvi-sjon

Contains the 'sj' sound and demonstrates basic syllable division.

Syllable Division Rules

The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters like 'ks' and 'spl' are included in the onset of the syllable.

Avoidance of Syllable-Final Clusters

The syllable division attempts to avoid placing consonant clusters at the end of syllables.

Vowel-Centric Syllabification

Each syllable contains a vowel sound.

Special Considerations

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

The 'sj' digraph is treated as a single onset.

The 'ss' cluster is treated as a single consonant.

Regional variations in pronunciation of 'sj' are minor and do not affect syllable division.

Analysis Summary

Summary:

The word 'eksplosjonssikker' is divided into five syllables: eks-plo-sjon-ssik-ker. The primary stress falls on 'sjon'. It's a compound adjective formed from 'eksplosjon' (explosion) and 'sikker' (safe). Syllable division follows onset maximization and avoidance of syllable-final clusters.

Detailed Analysis:

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: eksplosjonssikker

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "eksplosjonssikker" means "explosion-proof" or "intrinsically safe" in Norwegian Nynorsk. It's a compound word, and its pronunciation reflects this. The 'sj' digraph is pronounced as /ʃ/. The 'ks' is pronounced as /ks/. The 'jon' is pronounced as /jɔn/.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable), and avoiding syllable-final consonant clusters where possible, the division is as follows (detailed in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

  • eksplosjon (root): From Latin explosio, meaning "explosion". Noun.
  • s (linking morpheme): A linking 's' connecting the noun to the adjective.
  • sikker (suffix/adjective): From Old Norse sikr, meaning "safe, secure". Adjective.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the second syllable: eks-plo-sjons-sik-ker.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ɛksplɔˈʃɔnssɪkːər/

6. Edge Case Review:

The 'ks' cluster is a common onset in Norwegian and is generally treated as a single unit within a syllable. The 'ss' cluster is also common and is treated as a single consonant.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word functions as an adjective. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical function, as it's a single, uninflected form.

8. Definition & Semantics:

  • Definition: Explosion-proof, intrinsically safe. Describes something designed to prevent ignition of flammable materials in potentially explosive environments.
  • Grammatical Category: Adjective
  • Synonyms: brannsikker (fireproof), trygg (safe)
  • Antonyms: eksplosiv (explosive), farleg (dangerous)
  • Examples:
    • "Eksplosjonssikker utstyr er nødvendig i oljeraffineriet." (Explosion-proof equipment is necessary in the oil refinery.)
    • "Denne lampen er eksplosjonssikker." (This lamp is explosion-proof.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

  • konklusjon (/kɔnkluˈsjøn/): 3 syllables - kon-klu-sjon. Similar structure with a consonant cluster at the beginning.
  • produksjon (/prɔduksˈjɔn/): 3 syllables - pro-duk-sjon. Similar structure with a consonant cluster at the beginning.
  • visjon (/vɪˈʃɔn/): 2 syllables - vi-sjon. Demonstrates the 'sj' sound and syllable division.

The differences in syllable count are due to the length and complexity of the root morpheme. "eksplosjonssikker" has a longer root and an additional suffix, leading to more syllables.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in Nynorsk pronunciation are relatively minor. The 'sj' sound might be slightly different depending on the dialect, but this doesn't significantly affect syllable division.

11. Division Rules Applied:

  • Onset Maximization: Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
  • Avoidance of Syllable-Final Clusters: Avoiding consonant clusters at the end of a syllable where possible.
  • Vowel-Centric Syllabification: Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Analysis generated by gemma3:27b on 6/8/2025

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