Hyphenation offorhåndssortert
Syllable Division:
for-hånd-ssor-tert
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/fɔrˈhɔnːsˌsɔrtərt/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the second syllable 'hånd' (/hɔnː/). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, onset 'f', rime 'or'
Closed syllable, onset 'h', rime 'ånd', long vowel
Closed syllable, geminate onset 'ss', rime 'ort'
Closed syllable, onset 't', rime 'ert
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: for-
Old Norse *fǫr* - 'before, forward', adverbial prefix
Root: hånd-
Old Norse *hönd* - 'hand', noun stem
Suffix: -ssortert
From *sortere* (to sort), French *sortir*, past participle forming adjective
Pre-sorted, sorted in advance
Translation: Pre-sorted
Examples:
"Pakken var forhåndssortert."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters and vowel length.
Similar vowel length and stress patterns.
Demonstrates a more complex syllable structure with multiple consonant clusters, but follows onset-rime principles.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Onset-Rime Division
Dividing syllables based on the consonant-vowel boundary.
Geminate Consonant Handling
Treating geminate consonants as a single onset.
Vowel Length
Long vowels create heavier syllables, influencing stress.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The geminate 'ss' requires careful consideration as it affects syllable weight and pronunciation.
The historical genitive '-s-' is often reduced in pronunciation but remains in the orthography.
Summary:
The word 'forhåndssortert' is divided into four syllables: for-hånd-ssor-tert. The primary stress falls on 'hånd'. It's morphologically composed of a prefix 'for-', root 'hånd-', and suffix '-ssortert'. Syllabification follows onset-rime division, accounting for geminate consonants and vowel length.
Detailed Analysis:
Analysis of "forhåndssortert" (Norwegian Nynorsk)
1. Pronunciation: The word is pronounced approximately as [fɔrˈhɔnːsˌsɔrtərt].
2. Syllable Division: for-hånd-ssor-tert
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- Prefix: for- (Old Norse fǫr - 'before, forward'). Function: Adverbial prefix indicating 'in advance'.
- Root: hånd- (Old Norse hönd - 'hand'). Function: Noun stem relating to manual sorting.
- Suffix: -s- (genitive marker, historically). Function: Connects hånd to sortert.
- Suffix: -sortert (from sortere - 'to sort', ultimately from French sortir). Function: Past participle, forming an adjective.
4. Stress Identification: The primary stress falls on the second syllable: hånd.
5. Phonetic Transcription: /fɔrˈhɔnːsˌsɔrtərt/
6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:
- for- /fɔr/: Rule: Onset-rime division. 'f' is the onset, 'or' is the rime. No exceptions.
- hånd- /ˈhɔnː/: Rule: Onset-rime division. 'h' is the onset, 'ånd' is the rime. The long vowel 'å' creates a heavier syllable.
- ssor- /sːɔrt/: Rule: Consonant cluster simplification and onset-rime division. 'ss' forms a geminate consonant onset, 'or' is the rime. Geminate consonants are common in Nynorsk.
- tert /tərt/: Rule: Onset-rime division. 't' is the onset, 'ert' is the rime.
7. Edge Case Review: The double 's' (ss) is a common feature in Nynorsk, representing a geminate consonant. This influences the syllable weight and pronunciation.
8. Grammatical Role: The word functions primarily as an adjective. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical function.
9. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: Pre-sorted, sorted in advance.
- Grammatical Category: Adjective (participle adjective)
- Translation: Pre-sorted (English)
- Synonyms: Førsortert, sortert på førehand
- Antonyms: Usortert, usortert
- Examples: "Pakken var forhåndssortert." (The package was pre-sorted.)
10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations: Some dialects might reduce the vowel length in 'hånd', but the syllable division remains the same.
11. Phonological Comparison:
- førsteklasses: før-ste-klas-ses. Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters.
- høyesterett: hø-ye-ste-rett. Similar vowel length and stress patterns.
- undersøkelse: un-der-søk-el-se. Demonstrates a more complex syllable structure with multiple consonant clusters, but still follows onset-rime principles.
Division Rules:
- Onset-Rime Division: The primary rule used, dividing syllables based on the consonant-vowel boundary.
- Geminate Consonant Handling: Nynorsk allows and frequently uses geminate consonants, which are treated as a single onset.
- Vowel Length: Long vowels create heavier syllables, influencing stress.
Special Considerations: The geminate 'ss' requires careful consideration as it affects syllable weight and pronunciation. The historical genitive '-s-' is often reduced in pronunciation but remains in the orthography.
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