Hyphenation ofelfenbeinssvart
Syllable Division:
el-fen-bein-ssvart
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ˈɛlfənˌbæɪnˌsvɑrt/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('el').
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, stressed.
Open syllable, unstressed.
Open syllable, unstressed.
Onset cluster 'sv', closed syllable, unstressed.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix:
Root: elfenbein, svart
Germanic origin (elfenbein), Indo-European origin (svart)
Suffix: s
Genitive/linking marker, Old Norse origin
Having the color of ivory or elephant bone; ivory-black.
Translation: Ivory-black
Examples:
"Hun malte veggen elfenbeinssvart."
"Den elfenbeinssvarte katten lusket i skyggene."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Compound word structure, similar stress pattern.
Compound word structure, similar stress pattern.
Compound word structure, similar stress pattern.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless permissible.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The linking 's' does not significantly affect syllable division.
Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter the core syllabification.
Summary:
The word 'elfenbeinssvart' is a compound adjective divided into four syllables: el-fen-bein-ssvart. Stress falls on the first syllable ('el'). The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. It is composed of the roots 'elfenbein' and 'svart' connected by a linking 's'.
Detailed Analysis:
Analysis of "elfenbeinssvart" (Norwegian Nynorsk)
1. Pronunciation Considerations:
The word "elfenbeinssvart" is a compound adjective meaning "elephant-bone black" or "ivory-black". Pronunciation in Nynorsk can vary slightly regionally, but generally follows established rules. The 'v' sound is often realized as a [ʋ] (labiodental approximant) rather than a [v] (voiceless labiodental fricative).
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. Function: Adjectival base.
- -s-: Genitive/Linking marker. Origin: Old Norse. Function: Connects the compound elements.
- -svart: Root. From Old Norse "svartr" meaning "black". Origin: Indo-European. Function: Adjectival base.
4. Stress Identification:
In Norwegian, stress is generally on the first syllable of a word. However, in compound words, the stress often falls on the first element. In this case, the primary stress is on "el-".
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ˈɛlfənˌbæɪnˌsvɑrt/
6. Edge Case Review:
The "sv" cluster is a common onset in Norwegian and doesn't present a significant edge case. The long vowels /æ/ and /ɑ/ are typical for Nynorsk.
7. Grammatical Role:
"Elfenbeinssvart" functions as an adjective. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its use in a sentence.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: Having the color of ivory or elephant bone; ivory-black.
- Grammatical Category: Adjective
- Translation: Ivory-black
- Synonyms: Elfenfarget (ivory-colored), beinaktig svart (bone-like black)
- Antonyms: Hvit (white), fargerik (colorful)
- Examples:
- "Hun malte veggen elfenbeinssvart." (She painted the wall ivory-black.)
- "Den elfenbeinssvarte katten lusket i skyggene." (The ivory-black cat lurked in the shadows.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- solskinn (sunshine): sol-skinn. Similar structure with a compound word. Stress on the first syllable.
- fjellandskap (mountain landscape): fjell-land-skap. Compound word, stress on the first syllable.
- blåbær (blueberries): blå-bær. Compound word, stress on the first syllable.
The syllable division in "elfenbeinssvart" follows the same pattern of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants as these other compound words. The difference lies in the length and complexity of the compound elements.
10. Division Rules:
- Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., "sv" in "svart").
- Avoid Stranded Consonants: Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a diphthong or a permissible coda.
- Vowel-Based Division: Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
11. Special Considerations:
The linking 's' is a common feature in Norwegian compound words and doesn't affect syllable division significantly. Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but they don't alter the core syllabification.
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