Hyphenation ofgranskingsmateriale
Syllable Division:
gra-nsk-ings-ma-te-ri-a-le
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ˈɡrɑnskɪŋsmatɛˈriːɑlɛ/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('skings'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, simple CV structure.
Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.
Closed syllable, stressed syllable, complex onset.
Open syllable, simple CV structure.
Closed syllable, simple CVC structure.
Open syllable, simple CV structure.
Open syllable, single vowel.
Closed syllable, simple CVC structure.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix:
None
Root: gransk
Old Norse origin, meaning 'to examine'
Suffix: ingsmateriale
Combination of nominalizing suffix '-ings' and root 'materiale' (French origin)
Materials used for investigation or review.
Translation: Investigation materials
Examples:
"Politiet samlet inn granskingsmateriale fra åstedet."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Similar syllable structure and nominalizing suffix.
Similar syllable structure and complex consonant clusters.
Similar syllable structure and vowel patterns.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Maximize Onsets
Prioritize creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Avoid leaving single consonants at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound (nucleus).
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The consonant cluster 'nsk' may be pronounced differently by some speakers, potentially simplifying to /ŋsk/ due to palatalization.
Regional variations in vowel quality are possible but do not affect syllable division.
Summary:
The word 'granskingsmateriale' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into eight syllables: gra-nsk-ings-ma-te-ri-a-le. The primary stress falls on 'skings'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a root 'gransk', a nominalizing suffix '-ings', and a root 'materiale'. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Detailed Analysis:
Linguistic Analysis of "granskingsmateriale" (Norwegian Nynorsk)
1. Pronunciation Considerations:
The word "granskingsmateriale" is a compound noun in Nynorsk. Its pronunciation involves several consonant clusters and vowel qualities typical of the language. The 'r' is alveolar, and vowel qualities are relatively consistent with standard Nynorsk pronunciation.
2. Syllable Division:
Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and avoiding stranded consonants, the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- gransk-: Root. Origin: Old Norse granska meaning "to examine, inspect". Morphological function: Verb stem.
- -ings: Suffix. Origin: Germanic. Morphological function: Nominalizing suffix, forming a noun from a verb (creating a gerund-like noun).
- -materiale: Root. Origin: French matériel via Danish/Norwegian. Morphological function: Noun, meaning "material".
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the second syllable: "skings". This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns, where stress tends to fall on the second element.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ˈɡrɑnskɪŋsmatɛˈriːɑlɛ/
6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:
- gra: /ɡra/ - Open syllable. Rule: Consonant followed by vowel. No exceptions.
- nsk: /nsk/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant cluster followed by vowel in the next syllable. Potential exception: Some speakers might pronounce this as /ŋsk/ due to palatalization of /n/ before /k/.
- ings: /ˈɪŋs/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant cluster followed by vowel. Stress falls here.
- ma: /ˈma/ - Open syllable. Rule: Consonant followed by vowel.
- te: /ˈtɛ/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant followed by vowel.
- ri: /ˈriː/ - Open syllable. Rule: Consonant followed by vowel.
- a: /ˈɑ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel.
- le: /ˈlɛ/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant followed by vowel.
7. Edge Case Review:
The consonant cluster "nsk" is a potential area for variation. Some speakers might simplify it, but the standard pronunciation retains both consonants.
8. Grammatical Role:
The word is primarily a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.
9. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: Examination material; materials used for investigation or review.
- Translation: Investigation materials
- Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine gender)
- Synonyms: undersøkingsmateriale (investigation material)
- Antonyms: (None directly applicable)
- Examples:
- "Politiet samlet inn granskingsmateriale fra åstedet." (The police collected investigation materials from the crime scene.)
- "Kommisjonen ba om tilgang til granskingsmateriale." (The commission requested access to the investigation materials.)
10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:
Regional variations in vowel quality are possible, but the syllable division remains consistent. Some dialects might have a slightly different realization of the /r/ sound.
11. Phonological Comparison:
- undersøking: un-der-sø-king (similar syllable structure, stress on the second syllable)
- dokumentasjon: do-ku-men-ta-sjon (similar syllable structure, stress on the third syllable)
- evaluering: e-va-lu-e-ring (similar syllable structure, stress on the third syllable)
The differences in stress placement are due to the varying length and complexity of the compound elements. "granskingsmateriale" has a more balanced structure, leading to stress on the second element.
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