Hyphenation ofelfenbeinsfarget
Syllable Division:
el-fen-beins-far-get
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ˈɛlfənˌbæɪnsˈfɑːrɡət/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('beins'). Secondary stress is present on the first syllable ('el').
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, initial syllable.
Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.
Closed syllable, contains a diphthong and a nasal consonant.
Open syllable, contains a long vowel.
Closed syllable, final syllable.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix:
No prefix present.
Root: elfenbein
Germanic origin, meaning 'ivory'.
Suffix: s-farget
'-s-' is a genitive marker, '-farget' is a past participle suffix derived from 'farge' (color).
Having the color of ivory.
Translation: Ivory-colored
Examples:
"Hun hadde en elfenbeinsfarget kjole."
"Veggene var malt i en elfenbeinsfarget nyanse."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a permissible coda.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The genitive marker '-s-' is integrated into the preceding syllable.
Regional variations in vowel quality (/æ/) may exist.
Summary:
The word 'elfenbeinsfarget' is syllabified as el-fen-beins-far-get, with primary stress on 'beins'. It's morphologically complex, derived from 'elfenbein' (ivory) and the suffix '-farget' (colored). Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel-based rules, typical for Nynorsk.
Detailed Analysis:
Analysis of "elfenbeinsfarget" (Norwegian Nynorsk)
1. Pronunciation Considerations:
The word "elfenbeinsfarget" is an adjective meaning "ivory-colored". Pronunciation in Nynorsk can vary slightly regionally, but generally follows established rules. The 'f' sound is typically a voiceless labiodental fricative /f/. The 'g' is a velar fricative /ɣ/.
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 word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- elfenbein-: Root. From German "Elfenbein" (elfenbein), meaning "ivory". Origin: Germanic.
- -s-: Genitive marker. Indicates possession or relation. Origin: Old Norse.
- -farget: Suffix. From "farge" (color), meaning "colored". Origin: Old Norse. This is a past participle form, functioning adjectivally.
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the second syllable: el-fen-beins-far-get. Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root, but in compound words and adjectives derived from nouns, the stress can shift.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ˈɛlfənˌbæɪnsˈfɑːrɡət/
6. Edge Case Review:
The consonant cluster "nsf" is a relatively uncommon but permissible cluster in Nynorsk. The vowel quality of /æ/ can vary slightly regionally.
7. Grammatical Role:
The word is an adjective. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its function within a sentence.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Word: elfenbeinsfarget
- Grammatical Category: Adjective
- Definition: Having the color of ivory.
- Translation: Ivory-colored
- Synonyms: elfenfarget, beinaktig (bone-like)
- Antonyms: mørk (dark), fargerik (colorful)
- Examples:
- "Hun hadde en elfenbeinsfarget kjole." (She had an ivory-colored dress.)
- "Veggene var malt i en elfenbeinsfarget nyanse." (The walls were painted in an ivory-colored shade.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- solskinn (sunshine): sol-skinn. Similar syllable structure with a consonant cluster. Stress on the first syllable.
- fjelltopp (mountain top): fjell-topp. Similar syllable structure with a consonant cluster. Stress on the first syllable.
- høstmørk (autumn dark): høst-mørk. Similar syllable structure with a consonant cluster. Stress on the first syllable.
The difference in stress placement in "elfenbeinsfarget" is due to its complex morphology and derivation from a compound noun. The other words are simpler compounds.
10. Division Rules:
- Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables whenever possible (e.g., "farg" in "far-get").
- Avoid Stranded Consonants: Consonants are not left alone at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a permissible coda (e.g., "ns" in "beins").
- Vowel-Based Division: Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
11. Special Considerations:
The genitive marker "-s-" can sometimes cause ambiguity in syllabification, but in this case, it's clearly part of the preceding syllable ("beins").
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