Hyphenation offleirgenerasjonsbustad
Syllable Division:
fleir-ge-ne-ra-sjons-bus-tad
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ˈfleɪrˌɡɛnəˌɾɑːʃɔnsˈbʊstɑːd/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ge') and the last syllable ('tad'). Nynorsk compounds typically stress the first syllable of the root word.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, stressed. Contains a diphthong.
Closed syllable, primary stressed. Short vowel.
Open syllable, unstressed. Schwa-like vowel.
Open syllable, unstressed. Long vowel.
Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a consonant cluster.
Closed syllable, unstressed. Short vowel.
Closed syllable, stressed. Long vowel.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: fleir-
Old Norse origin, meaning 'more, several'. Indicates plurality.
Root: generasjons-
French origin via Danish/Norwegian, meaning 'generation'.
Suffix: -bustad
Old Norse origin, meaning 'dwelling, home'. Root of the compound.
A dwelling designed or used to house multiple generations of a family under one roof.
Translation: Multi-generational home
Examples:
"Mange vel fleirgenerasjonsbustad for å spare pengar og vere nærare familien."
"Fleirgenerasjonsbustaden gjer det lettare å kombinere jobb og familieliv."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Similar compound structure and vowel qualities.
Similar consonant clusters and vowel sequences.
Demonstrates Nynorsk tendency to maximize onsets.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are typically divided into separate syllables.
Stress-Timing
Syllable division is influenced by the stress pattern of the word.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
Regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
Potential for alveolar tap [ɾ] instead of trill [r].
The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
Summary:
The word 'fleirgenerasjonsbustad' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into seven syllables: fleir-ge-ne-ra-sjons-bus-tad. Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ge'). The word is composed of a prefix ('fleir-'), a root ('generasjons-'), and another root ('bustad'). Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and vowel sequences.
Detailed Analysis:
Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: fleirgenerasjonsbustad
1. Examination & Pronunciation:
The word "fleirgenerasjonsbustad" is a compound noun in Nynorsk, meaning a multi-generational home. Pronunciation involves a mix of vowel qualities and consonant clusters typical of Nynorsk.
2. Syllable Division:
Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and respecting vowel sequences, the division is as follows (detailed in the JSON output).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- fleir-: Prefix, derived from Old Norse fleiri meaning "more, several". Function: Indicates plurality or multiplicity.
- generasjons-: Root, derived from French génération via Danish/Norwegian. Function: Denotes "generation".
- bustad: Root, from Old Norse bústaðr meaning "dwelling, home". Function: Denotes "home".
- -s: Suffix, genitive marker linking "generasjon" to "bustad". Function: Possessive/attributive link.
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the second syllable: ge-. Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root word in compounds, but this can shift slightly depending on the length and complexity of the compound.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ˈfleɪrˌɡɛnəˌɾɑːʃɔnsˈbʊstɑːd/
6. Edge Case Review:
Nynorsk allows for both hard and soft pronunciation of 'g' and 'k'. The 'r' is often alveolar tap [ɾ] rather than a trill. Regional variations in vowel quality are also possible.
7. Grammatical Role:
The word is primarily a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical function, as it's a single, inflexible compound noun.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: A dwelling designed or used to house multiple generations of a family under one roof.
- Translation: Multi-generational home
- Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine)
- Synonyms: Generasjonsheim (less common)
- Antonyms: Einbuerbustad (single-family home)
- Examples:
- "Mange vel fleirgenerasjonsbustad for å spare pengar og vere nærare familien." (Many choose a multi-generational home to save money and be closer to family.)
- "Fleirgenerasjonsbustaden gjer det lettare å kombinere jobb og familieliv." (The multi-generational home makes it easier to combine work and family life.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- familiehus (family house): fa-mi-li-e-hus. Similar syllable structure, stress on the second syllable.
- barnehage (kindergarten): bar-ne-ha-ge. Similar vowel qualities and consonant clusters.
- arbeidsplass (workplace): ar-beids-plass. Demonstrates the typical Nynorsk tendency to maximize onsets.
The differences lie in the length and complexity of the compound. "fleirgenerasjonsbustad" is longer and contains more vowel sequences, leading to more syllables.
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