Hyphenation ofgjerningskvinne
Syllable Division:
gjern-ings-kvin-ne
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ˈjɛrnɪŋskvɪnːə/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('nings'). Nynorsk compounds typically stress the first syllable of the root.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, onset cluster 'gj'
Closed syllable, velar nasal consonant cluster 'ng'
Open syllable
Open syllable
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix:
Root: gjerning
Old Norse 'gerning' - deed, action; Proto-Germanic origin
Suffix: skvinne
Derived from 'kvinna' - woman; forms a female agent
A woman who commits a deed or act, often implying a criminal act.
Translation: Female perpetrator
Examples:
"Politiet arresterte gjerningskvinna etter ranet."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Similar onset clusters and compound structure.
Compound noun with similar stress pattern.
Similar onset cluster, though stress differs due to root structure.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are maintained in the onset position (e.g., 'gj', 'ng').
Vowel-Consonant Syllable Division
Vowels followed by consonants typically form a syllable boundary.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The 'gj' cluster is treated as a single onset. Regional vowel variations may exist but do not affect syllable division.
Summary:
The word 'gjerningskvinne' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: gjern-ings-kvin-ne. Stress falls on the second syllable. It consists of the root 'gjerning' (deed) and the suffix '-skvinne' (female agent). Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel-consonant boundaries.
Detailed Analysis:
Linguistic Analysis of "gjerningskvinne" (Norwegian Nynorsk)
1. Pronunciation Considerations:
"gjerningskvinne" is a compound noun in Nynorsk. The 'gj' represents a palatal nasal consonant /jɳ/. The 'ng' represents a velar nasal /ŋ/. Vowel qualities are relatively standard for 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 word breaks down as follows.
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- Prefix: None
- Root: gjerning (Old Norse gerning - deed, action) - meaning 'deed' or 'act'. Origin: Proto-Germanic.
- Suffix: -skvinne (Old Norse kvinna - woman) - a derivational suffix forming a noun denoting a female agent. Origin: Proto-Germanic.
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the second syllable, nings. Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root word in compounds.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ˈjɛrnɪŋskvɪnːə/
6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:
- gjern-: /jɛrn/ - Open syllable. Rule: Consonant clusters are maximized in the onset. The 'gj' is treated as a single onset consonant. Potential exception: Some speakers might pronounce the 'j' slightly separated, but this is not standard.
- -ings-: /ɪŋs/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant(s) forms a closed syllable. The 'ng' is a single consonant cluster.
- -kvin-: /kvɪn/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant(s) forms a syllable.
- -ne: /nə/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel forms a syllable.
7. Edge Case Review:
The 'gj' cluster is a common feature of Nynorsk and Bokmål, and its treatment as a single onset is standard. The long vowel /iː/ in kvinne is also typical.
8. Grammatical Role:
"gjerningskvinne" is exclusively a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical context (e.g., in a sentence).
9. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: A woman who commits a deed or act, often implying a criminal act.
- Translation: Female perpetrator, doer (of a deed).
- Part of Speech: Noun (feminine)
- Synonyms: lovbrytar (lawbreaker), kriminell (criminal)
- Antonyms: lovlydig borgar (law-abiding citizen)
- Examples: "Politiet arresterte gjerningskvinna etter ranet." (The police arrested the female perpetrator after the robbery.)
10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:
Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but they won't significantly alter the syllable division. Some dialects might slightly reduce the vowel in the unstressed syllables.
11. Phonological Comparison:
- barneskole (school for children): bar-ne-sko-le - Similar onset clusters, stress on the second syllable.
- arbeidsliv (working life): ar-beids-liv - Compound noun, stress on the second syllable.
- fjernsyn (television): fjer-syn - Similar onset cluster, stress on the first syllable of the root.
The differences in stress placement are due to the root structure and the inherent stress patterns of Nynorsk compound nouns. gjerningskvinne follows the pattern of stressing the first syllable of the root (gjerning).
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