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Hyphenation offorfølgelseskampanje

Syllable Division & Pronunciation

Syllable Division:

for-føl-gels-es-kam-pa-nje

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

/fɔrˈfølɡelseskam.paɲə/

Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)

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Primary stress falls on the penult syllable 'kam' in 'kampanje'. This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.

Detailed Syllable Breakdown

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

for/fɔr/

Open syllable, initial syllable.

føl/føl/

Open syllable, contains the root vowel.

gels/ɡels/

Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster /lɡs/.

es/es/

Open syllable, short vowel.

kam/kam/

Closed syllable, stressed syllable.

pa/pa/

Open syllable, unstressed.

nje/ɲə/

Open syllable, final syllable, schwa vowel.

Morphemic Breakdown

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

for-(prefix)
+
følg-(root)
+
-elseskampanje(suffix)

Prefix: for-

Old Norse *fyrir*, meaning 'before' or 'for', directional prefix.

Root: følg-

Old Norse *fylgja*, meaning 'to follow', core meaning.

Suffix: -elseskampanje

Combination of suffixes and roots forming a compound noun. '-els-' from *følge*, '-es-' genitive marker, 'kamp-' fight/struggle, '-anje' from French *campagne*.

Meanings & Definitions
noun(grammatical role in sentences)

A campaign of persecution.

Translation: Persecution campaign

Examples:

"De startet en forfølgelseskampanje mot dissidentene."

"Han ble utsatt for en forfølgelseskampanje i media."

Similar Words Comparison

Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features

utdanningut-dan-ning

Compound noun with consonant clusters, different stress pattern.

samarbeidsam-ar-beid

Compound noun with multiple syllables, similar structure.

gjennomføringgjenn-om-fø-ring

Complex consonant cluster at the beginning, similar syllable structure.

Syllable Division Rules

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 (e.g., 'føl', 'gels').

Vowel Sequences

Vowel sequences are typically divided into separate syllables (e.g., 'pa-nje').

Penultimate Stress

In compound nouns, the primary stress usually falls on the penult syllable.

Special Considerations

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

The consonant cluster /lɡs/ is permissible in Nynorsk, but requires careful pronunciation.

Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the realization of the schwa /ə/ in the final syllable.

Analysis Summary

Summary:

The word 'forfølgelseskampanje' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into seven syllables: for-føl-gels-es-kam-pa-nje. The primary stress falls on 'kam'. It's formed from a prefix, root, and several suffixes, denoting a campaign of persecution. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.

Detailed Analysis:

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: forfølgelseskampanje

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "forfølgelseskampanje" is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk. It's a relatively long word, and its pronunciation involves several consonant clusters, which are common in Germanic languages. The pronunciation will be influenced by the Nynorsk dialect, but we'll aim for a standard Nynorsk pronunciation.

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 will be as follows (detailed in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

  • for-: Prefix, originating from Old Norse fyrir, meaning "before" or "for". Function: Indicates direction or purpose.
  • følg-: Root, originating from Old Norse fylgja, meaning "to follow". Function: Core meaning of the word.
  • -els-: Suffix, derived from the verb følge (to follow), forming a participial stem. Function: Creates a verbal noun.
  • -es-: Suffix, genitive marker, indicating possession or relation. Function: Connects the participial stem to the following element.
  • kamp-: Root, originating from Old Norse kamp, meaning "fight" or "struggle". Function: Core meaning of the second part of the compound.
  • -anje: Suffix, originating from French campagne, meaning "campaign". Function: Forms a noun denoting a planned series of actions.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penult (second to last syllable) – kamp- in kampanje. This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/fɔrˈfølɡelseskam.paɲə/

6. Edge Case Review:

The consonant cluster /lɡs/ can be challenging. However, it's a permissible cluster in Nynorsk, and the syllable division reflects this. The final /ə/ is a schwa, common in unstressed syllables.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is primarily a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

  • Definition: A campaign of persecution.
  • Translation: Persecution campaign
  • Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine)
  • Synonyms: undertrykkingskampanje (oppression campaign), trakasseringskampanje (harassment campaign)
  • Antonyms: beskyttelseskampanje (protection campaign)
  • Examples:
    • "De startet en forfølgelseskampanje mot dissidentene." (They started a persecution campaign against the dissidents.)
    • "Han ble utsatt for en forfølgelseskampanje i media." (He was subjected to a persecution campaign in the media.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

  • utdanning: (education) – /ʉtˈdɑnːɪŋ/ – Syllables: ut-dan-ning. Similar in having consonant clusters, but the stress is on the second syllable.
  • samarbeid: (cooperation) – /samˈɑrˌbæɪ̯d/ – Syllables: sam-ar-beid. Similar in being a compound noun with multiple syllables.
  • gjennomføring: (implementation) – /ɡjœnːʊmˈføːrɪŋ/ – Syllables: gjenn-om-fø-ring. Similar in having a complex consonant cluster at the beginning.

The differences in stress placement are due to the inherent stress patterns of the root morphemes and the overall length of the word. Nynorsk generally favors penult stress in compound nouns.

Analysis generated by gemma3:27b on 6/7/2025

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