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Hyphenation ofelementæranalyse

Syllable Division & Pronunciation

Syllable Division:

e-le-men-tæ-ran-a-ly-se

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

/ˈeləˌmentæːranalyːsə/

Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)

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Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('tæ') of the root 'elementæranalyse'.

Detailed Syllable Breakdown

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

e-le/elə/

Open syllable, unstressed.

men-tæ/mentæː/

Closed syllable, stressed.

ran/ran/

Open syllable, unstressed.

a-ly-se/alyːsə/

Syllables are open, unstressed.

Morphemic Breakdown

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

element(prefix)
+
ær(root)
+
analyse(suffix)

Prefix: element

Latin origin, meaning 'basic constituent'.

Root: ær

Old Norse origin, linking element.

Suffix: analyse

French/German/Greek origin, denoting the process of breaking down.

Meanings & Definitions
noun(grammatical role in sentences)

A detailed examination of the basic components or principles of something.

Translation: Element analysis

Examples:

"Ei grundig elementæranalyse er nødvendig for å forstå problemet."

Antonyms: syntese
Similar Words Comparison

Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features

elementære-le-men-tær

Shares the 'element' prefix and similar syllable structure.

analysea-na-ly-se

Shares the final syllable and similar stress pattern.

mineralanalysemi-ne-ra-la-ny-se

Compound noun with a similar structure and stress pattern.

Syllable Division Rules

The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end

Vowel-Based Syllabification

Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.

Consonant Cluster Rule

Consonant clusters are maintained unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.

Stress Rule

Stress falls on the second syllable of the root.

Special Considerations

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

Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'æ' vowel.

The borrowed suffix 'analyse' retains a relatively foreign pronunciation.

Analysis Summary

Summary:

The word 'elementæranalyse' is a compound noun divided into eight syllables: e-le-men-tæ-ran-a-ly-se. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('tæ'). It consists of a Latin-derived prefix 'element', an Old Norse linking root 'ær', and a Greek/French/German suffix 'analyse'. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules and maintains consonant clusters.

Detailed Analysis:

Analysis of "elementæranalyse" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "elementæranalyse" is a compound noun, and its pronunciation reflects this. Nynorsk pronunciation generally aims for a closer representation of written forms than Bokmål. The 'æ' represents a distinct vowel sound, and the 'e' following 'æ' is pronounced. The final '-analyse' is borrowed from French/German and retains a relatively foreign pronunciation.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and avoid breaking consonant clusters unless they are complex and unpronounceable as a unit, the division is as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

  • element-: Prefix, derived from Latin elementum meaning "basic constituent, principle". Morphological function: indicates the fundamental nature of the analysis.
  • -ær-: Root, derived from Old Norse æri meaning "honour, property, lineage". In this context, it functions as a linking element, modifying the root.
  • -analyse: Suffix, borrowed from French/German Analyse, ultimately from Greek analysis (ἀνάλυσις). Morphological function: denotes the process of breaking down something into its components.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the second syllable: e-le-men--ran-a-ly-se. Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root or the penultimate syllable if the root is complex.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈeləˌmentæːranalyːsə/

6. Edge Case Review:

The 'æ' vowel is a potential edge case, as its pronunciation can vary slightly regionally. However, the standard Nynorsk pronunciation is maintained here. The consonant cluster 'ran' is permissible and doesn't require syllable division.

7. Grammatical Role:

"elementæranalyse" functions primarily as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical role within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

  • Definition: A detailed examination of the basic components or principles of something.
  • Translation: Element analysis
  • Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine)
  • Synonyms: grunnanalyse (basic analysis), detaljanalyse (detailed analysis)
  • Antonyms: syntese (synthesis)
  • Examples:
    • "Ei grundig elementæranalyse er nødvendig for å forstå problemet." (A thorough element analysis is necessary to understand the problem.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

  • "elementær" (elementary): e-le-men-tær. Similar syllable structure, stress on the second syllable.
  • "analyse" (analysis): a-na-ly-se. Shares the final syllable, stress pattern similar.
  • "mineralanalyse" (mineral analysis): mi-ne-ra-la-ny-se. Compound noun, similar stress pattern and syllable structure.

The differences in syllable division arise from the varying prefixes and roots, but the core principles of vowel-based syllabification remain consistent.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Some regional variations might slightly alter the pronunciation of the 'æ' vowel, but the syllable division remains the same.

11. Division Rules Applied:

  • Vowel-Based Syllabification: Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
  • Consonant Cluster Rule: Consonant clusters are maintained unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
  • Stress Rule: Stress falls on the second syllable of the root.
Analysis generated by gemma3:27b on 6/10/2025

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