Hyphenation offorhåndsmeining
Syllable Division:
for-hånds-mei-ning
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/fɔrˈhɔːndsˌmæɪnɪŋ/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the second syllable, 'hånds'. Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root, but in compounds, the stress can shift slightly.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced fricative.
Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a consonant cluster 'nds'. Primary stressed syllable.
Open syllable, containing a diphthong.
Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a velar nasal.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: for-
Old Norse *fǫr* - 'before, in advance'. Temporal adverbial prefix.
Root: hånds-
Related to *hand* - 'hand'. Indicates a process done by hand or directly.
Suffix: -meining
Old Norse *meining* - 'opinion, intention, meaning'. Noun-forming suffix.
A preconceived opinion or intention; a preliminary view.
Translation: Preconception, prior opinion, pre-judgment.
Examples:
"Han hadde ei sterk forhåndsmeining om resultatet."
"Det er viktig å unngå forhåndsmeiningar når du les ein artikkel."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Similar 'nd' cluster, stress on the first syllable of the root.
Similar 'nds' cluster, but with a different vowel context.
Demonstrates how prefixes influence stress and syllable division.
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., 'hånds').
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are typically divided into separate syllables (e.g., 'mei-ning').
Syllable Weight
Closed syllables (ending in a consonant) are preferred when possible.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The 'nds' cluster is a common onset and doesn't pose a significant challenge.
The vowel sequences are standard and follow typical Nynorsk patterns.
Summary:
The word 'forhåndsmeining' is divided into four syllables: for-hånds-mei-ning. The primary stress falls on 'hånds'. It's a compound noun formed from the prefix 'for-', the root 'hånds-', and the suffix '-meining', meaning a preconceived opinion. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Detailed Analysis:
Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: forhåndsmeining
1. Examination & Pronunciation:
The word "forhåndsmeining" is a compound noun in Nynorsk. It's pronounced with a relatively even stress distribution, though the final syllable receives slightly more emphasis. The 'h' is pronounced in 'forhånds', and the 'ng' is a velar nasal.
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:
- Prefix: for- (Old Norse fǫr - 'before, in advance'). Function: Temporal adverbial prefix.
- Root: hånds- (related to hand - 'hand'). Function: Indicates a process done by hand or directly. In this context, it signifies 'preliminary' or 'direct'.
- Suffix: -meining (Old Norse meining - 'opinion, intention, meaning'). Function: Noun-forming suffix, indicating a state of having an opinion or intention.
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the second syllable, hånds. Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root, but in compounds, the stress can shift slightly.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/fɔrˈhɔːndsˌmæɪnɪŋ/
6. Edge Case Review:
The 'nds' cluster is a common onset in Nynorsk and doesn't present a significant challenge. The vowel sequences are also standard.
7. Grammatical Role:
"Forhåndsmeining" is primarily a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: A preconceived opinion or intention; a preliminary view.
- Translation: Preconception, prior opinion, pre-judgment.
- Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine)
- Synonyms: førehandsinnsyn, førehandsvurdering
- Antonyms: ettertanke, revurdering
- Examples:
- "Han hadde ei sterk forhåndsmeining om resultatet." (He had a strong preconception about the result.)
- "Det er viktig å unngå forhåndsmeiningar når du les ein artikkel." (It's important to avoid preconceptions when you read an article.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- handverk (craft): hɑnˈdʋærk - Similar 'nd' cluster, stress on the first syllable of the root.
- landsdel (region): ˈlɑnsˌdɛl - Similar 'nds' cluster, but with a different vowel context.
- underfundig (subtle): ˈʊndɛrfʊnˈdɪɡ - Demonstrates how prefixes influence stress and syllable division.
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