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Hyphenation ofhemmeligholdelse

Syllable Division & Pronunciation

Syllable Division:

hem-me-li-ghol-del-se

Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)

/ˈhɛmːəˌliːɣhɔldəlsə/

Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)

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Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('hem'). Nynorsk stress is relatively weak, with the first syllable receiving slightly more prominence.

Detailed Syllable Breakdown

Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound

hem/hɛm/

Open syllable, stressed. Contains a short vowel and a single consonant.

me/mɛ/

Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a short vowel and a single consonant.

li/liː/

Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a long vowel and a single consonant.

ghol/ɣhɔl/

Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a voiced velar fricative, a vowel, and a consonant.

del/dɛl/

Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a short vowel and a single consonant.

se/sə/

Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a schwa and a single consonant.

Morphemic Breakdown

Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)

hemme-(prefix)
+
hold-(root)
+
-else(suffix)

Prefix: hemme-

Derived from 'heimleg' (secret), Old Norse *heimligr*.

Root: hold-

From 'halda' (to hold, keep), Old Norse *halda*.

Suffix: -else

Noun-forming suffix, Old Norse *-else*.

Meanings & Definitions
noun(grammatical role in sentences)

The act of keeping something secret; confidentiality.

Translation: Confidentiality, secrecy, keeping secret.

Examples:

"Han garanterte full hemmeligholdelse."

"Hemmeligholdelse er viktig i denne saka."

Similar Words Comparison

Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features

hemmelighethem-me-li-ghet

Shares the 'hemme-li-' morphemes and similar suffix structure.

forholdelsefor-hol-del-se

Shares the '-del-se' ending, demonstrating consistent syllabification.

avholdelseav-hol-del-se

Shares the '-hol-del-se' structure, confirming consistent syllabification rules.

Syllable Division Rules

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., 'ghol').

Avoid Stranded Consonants

Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary due to vowel sequences.

Vowel-Based Division

Syllables are typically divided around vowel sounds.

Special Considerations

Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure

The 'gh' cluster is pronounced as a voiced velar fricative /ɣ/ and is treated as a single onset.

Nynorsk has a relatively weak stress system, so the stress distinction is subtle.

Analysis Summary

Summary:

The word 'hemmeligholdelse' is divided into six syllables: hem-me-li-ghol-del-se. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'hemme-', the root 'hold-', and the suffix '-else'. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.

Detailed Analysis:

Analysis of "hemmeligholdelse" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "hemmeligholdelse" is a complex noun in Nynorsk. It features consonant clusters and vowel sequences common in Germanic languages. The pronunciation involves a relatively even distribution of stress, though the first syllable receives slightly more emphasis.

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 division is as follows (detailed in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

  • hemme-: Prefix, derived from the adjective "heimleg" (cozy, secret), meaning "secret" or "hidden". Origin: Old Norse heimligr.
  • -lig-: Suffix, forming adjectives from nouns or verbs, meaning "relating to" or "having the quality of". Origin: Old Norse -ligr.
  • -hold-: Root, from the verb "halda" (to hold, keep). Origin: Old Norse halda.
  • -else: Suffix, forming nouns from verbs, indicating the action or result of the verb. Origin: Old Norse -else.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the first syllable: hem-me-li-ghol-del-se. Nynorsk generally has a weaker stress system than English, with the first syllable often receiving slightly more prominence.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈhɛmːəˌliːɣhɔldəlsə/

6. Edge Case Review:

The consonant cluster "gh" is a potential edge case. In Nynorsk, "gh" often represents a voiced velar fricative /ɣ/. The syllable division needs to account for this.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Hemmeligholdelse" is primarily a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

  • Definition: The act of keeping something secret; confidentiality.
  • Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine gender)
  • Translation: Confidentiality, secrecy, keeping secret.
  • Synonyms: Løyndsemd (secrecy), tausheit (silence)
  • Antonyms: Openheit (openness), offentlighet (publicity)
  • Examples:
    • "Han garanterte full hemmeligholdelse." (He guaranteed full confidentiality.)
    • "Hemmeligholdelse er viktig i denne saka." (Confidentiality is important in this case.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

  • "hemmelighet" (secret): hem-me-li-ghet. Similar structure, with the "-ghet" suffix.
  • "forholdelse" (relationship): for-hol-del-se. Shares the "-del-se" ending, demonstrating consistent syllabification.
  • "avholdelse" (abstinence): av-hol-del-se. Again, the "-del-se" ending is consistently syllabified.

These comparisons demonstrate that the syllabification rules are applied consistently across words with similar morphological structures.

Analysis generated by gemma3:27b on 6/10/2025

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