Hyphenation ofgjennomtrengeleg

Analysis of "gjennomtrengeleg" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation: The word is pronounced approximately as [ˈɡjœnːʊmˌtrɛŋːəˌleːɡ].

2. Syllable Division: gjenn-om-tren-ge-leg

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: gjennom- (Old Norse ge-, meaning 'through') - indicates completion or penetration.
• Root: trenge (Old Norse þrengja, meaning 'to press, to penetrate') - core meaning of forcing through.
• Suffix: -leg (Old Norse -ligr, meaning 'able to, -able') - forms an adjective indicating capability.

4. Stress Identification: The primary stress falls on the first syllable: gjen-. Secondary stress is present on tren- and leg.

5. Phonetic Transcription: /ˈɡjœnːʊmˌtrɛŋːəˌleːɡ/

6. Edge Case Review: Norwegian Nynorsk allows for relatively free syllable structure, but consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable by a vowel. The double consonants (nn, rr, and gg) are typical and do not trigger syllable breaks.

7. Grammatical Role: This word is an adjective. Syllabification remains consistent regardless of grammatical function.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Able to penetrate, permeable, penetrable.
• Grammatical Category: Adjective
• Translation: Penetrable, permeable, through-and-through.
• Synonyms: gjennomtrengbar, gjennomsiktig (transparent, in some contexts)
• Antonyms: ugjennomtrengelig (impenetrable)
• Examples:
  • "Materialet er ikkje gjennomtrengeleg for vatn." (The material is not permeable to water.)
  • "Han hadde eit gjennomtrengeleg blikk." (He had a penetrating gaze.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• "gjennomskjærbar" (cut-through-able): gjenn-om-skjær-bar. Similar structure with gjennom- prefix and -bar suffix.
• "gjennomtenkt" (well-thought-out): gjenn-om-tenkt. Again, gjennom- prefix, but a different suffix.
• "trenge" (to penetrate): tren-ge. The root itself, demonstrating the core syllable structure.

The syllable division in all these words follows the same principles: maintaining consonant clusters within syllables and dividing before vowels. The length of the syllables can vary depending on the vowel length and consonant clusters.

Detailed Syllable Analysis:

• gjen-: /ɡjœnː/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs before the first vowel after a consonant cluster. Exception: The 'gj' cluster is treated as a single onset.
• om-: /ʊm/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs before the vowel 'o'.
• tren-: /trɛŋː/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs before the vowel 'e'.
• ge-: /ɡə/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs before the vowel 'e'.
• leg-: /leːɡ/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs at the end of the word.

Exceptions/Special Cases:

• The 'gj' cluster is treated as a single onset, despite being two consonants.
• The double consonants (nn, rr, gg) are maintained within syllables.
• The vowel length influences syllable weight, but doesn't change the syllable division.

Division Rules Applied:

• Vowel-Based Division: Syllables are primarily divided before vowels.
• Consonant Cluster Maintenance: Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
• Onset Complexity: Complex onsets (like 'gj') are treated as single units.