Hyphenation ofelefantstøyttann
Syllable Division:
e-le-fant-støytt-ann
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ˈeːlɛfɑntˈstœjtɑnː/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'støytt'. The first two syllables 'e-le' and the final syllable 'ann' are unstressed.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a diphthong.
Closed syllable, primary stressed. Contains a consonant cluster 'st' and 'tt'.
Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a long vowel and a geminate consonant.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix:
None
Root: elefant
Borrowed from French/Latin *elephantus* (elephant). Noun stem.
Suffix: støyttann
Derived from Old Norse *stytt* meaning 'short, stubby'. Adjective stem, functioning as part of a compound noun, and the definite article suffix '-ann'.
Elephant tusk
Translation: Elephant tusk
Examples:
"Han viste fram ein elefantstøyttann."
"Elefantstøyttannen var laga av elfenben."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Compound noun structure, similar stress pattern on the final element.
Compound noun structure, similar stress pattern on the final element.
Compound noun structure, demonstrates stress pattern in longer compounds.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters like 'st' and 'tt' are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel-centric Syllabification
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The 'tt' cluster in 'støytt' is a common feature in Nynorsk and doesn't present a significant syllabification challenge.
Vowel length variations in some dialects may occur, but do not affect the core syllabification.
Summary:
The word 'elefantstøyttann' is a compound noun meaning 'elephant tusk'. It is divided into three syllables: e-le-fant-støytt-ann, with primary stress on 'støytt'. The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. The word is morphologically composed of 'elefant' (elephant) and 'støyttann' (tusk), with a definite article suffix.
Detailed Analysis:
Linguistic Analysis of "elefantstøyttann" (Norwegian Nynorsk)
1. Pronunciation Considerations:
The word "elefantstøyttann" is a compound noun meaning "elephant tusk." Pronunciation in Nynorsk is relatively consistent with its orthography, though vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common. The 'j' sound is realized as /j/ before vowels.
2. Syllable Division:
Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize 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:
- elefant-: Borrowed from French/Latin elephantus (elephant). Noun stem.
- støytt-: Derived from Old Norse stytt meaning 'short, stubby'. Adjective stem, here functioning as part of a compound noun.
- -ann: Definite article suffix for neuter nouns.
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: støytt. This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ˈeːlɛfɑntˈstœjtɑnː/
6. Edge Case Review:
The 'tt' cluster in 'støytt' is a common feature in Nynorsk and doesn't present a significant syllabification challenge. The long vowels are also standard.
7. Grammatical Role:
The word is exclusively a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Word: elefantstøyttann
- Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine/neuter depending on context, but generally treated as neuter in this form)
- Definition: Elephant tusk
- Translation: Elephant tusk
- Synonyms: elefanttenn (more common)
- Antonyms: None directly applicable.
- Examples:
- "Han viste fram ein elefantstøyttann." (He showed off an elephant tusk.)
- "Elefantstøyttannen var laga av elfenben." (The elephant tusk was made of ivory.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- himmelblå (sky blue): him-mel-blå. Similar structure with compound words. Stress on the second element.
- fotballsko (football shoes): fot-ball-sko. Again, compound structure, stress on the second element.
- datamaskin (computer): da-ta-ma-skin. Four syllables, stress on the third. Demonstrates the tendency for stress to fall on the penultimate syllable in longer compounds.
10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:
Some dialects might exhibit slight vowel variations, but the core syllabification remains consistent. The length of the final vowel /ɑnː/ can vary slightly.
11. Syllable Division Rules Applied:
- Maximize Onsets: Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
- Avoid Stranded Consonants: Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
- Vowel-centric Syllabification: Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
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