Hyphenation ofhensiktssetning
Syllable Division:
hen-sikts-set-ning
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/hɛnˈsɪktsˌsɛtːniŋ/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('sikts'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk nouns of this length.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a short vowel.
Closed syllable, contains a short vowel and a consonant cluster 'kts'.
Closed syllable, contains a short vowel and a geminate consonant 'tt'.
Closed syllable, contains a short vowel and a nasal consonant 'ng'.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix:
No prefix present.
Root: hensikt
Old Norse origin, meaning 'intention, thought'.
Suffix: setning
Old Norse origin, nominalizing suffix forming a noun.
A deliberate intention; a purpose; a plan.
Translation: Intention, purpose, aim, objective
Examples:
"Han hadde god hensiktssetning."
"Hensiktssetningen med møtet var å diskutere budsjettet."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters and the '-ing' suffix.
Similar suffix '-ing' and consonant clusters.
Similar consonant clusters and vowel sequences.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible (e.g., 'sikts').
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel (e.g., 'hen', 'sikts', 'set', 'ning').
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Sounds within a syllable are ordered by decreasing sonority.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The 'kts' consonant cluster is permissible in Nynorsk.
Geminate consonants ('tt' in 'set') are common and affect pronunciation.
Regional variations might involve vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
Summary:
The word 'hensiktssetning' is divided into four syllables: hen-sikts-set-ning. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('sikts'). It is a noun formed from the root 'hensikt' (intention) and the suffix 'setning' (setting/construction). Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and vowel peak principle.
Detailed Analysis:
Linguistic Analysis of "hensiktssetning" (Norwegian Nynorsk)
1. Pronunciation Considerations:
The word "hensiktssetning" presents challenges due to its length and consonant clusters. Nynorsk pronunciation generally aims for a clear articulation of all segments, though some dialectal variations exist. The 's' sounds are typically alveolar fricatives /s/. The 't' is alveolar plosive /t/. The 'ng' is a velar nasal /ŋ/.
2. Syllable Division:
Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and respecting vowel sequences, the division is as follows (detailed in the JSON output).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- hensikt (intention, purpose) - Root. Origin: Old Norse hensýki (thought, intention).
- s- - Linking element/suffix. Origin: Germanic. Functions to connect the root to the following suffix.
- setning (setting, construction, -ing form) - Suffix. Origin: Old Norse setning (setting, placing). Functions as a nominalizing suffix, creating a noun from the intention.
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the second syllable: hen-sikts-set-ning. Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of a word, but longer words often exhibit secondary stresses.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/hɛnˈsɪktsˌsɛtːniŋ/
6. Edge Case Review:
The consonant cluster "kts" is a potential edge case. However, in Nynorsk, such clusters are permissible within a syllable, particularly when the 't' is followed by a vowel. The double 't' in "setning" indicates a geminate consonant, lengthening the sound.
7. Grammatical Role:
"Hensiktssetning" functions exclusively as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical context within a sentence.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: A deliberate intention; a purpose; a plan.
- Translation: Intention, purpose, aim, objective.
- Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine)
- Synonyms: mål (goal), føremål (purpose), plan (plan)
- Antonyms: tilfeldighet (chance), uforutsetning (unintentionality)
- Examples:
- "Han hadde god hensiktssetning." (He had good intentions.)
- "Hensiktssetningen med møtet var å diskutere budsjettet." (The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the budget.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- utdanning (education): ut-dan-ning. Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters. Stress on the second syllable.
- forhandling (negotiation): for-han-dling. Similar suffix "-ing". Stress on the second syllable.
- bestemmelse (determination): best-em-mel-se. Similar consonant clusters and vowel sequences. Stress on the second syllable.
The consistent stress pattern on the second syllable in these words suggests a common prosodic rule in Nynorsk for words with similar morphological structures.
10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:
Some dialects might reduce the vowel in the unstressed syllables, making them schwa-like. However, standard Nynorsk pronunciation aims for clearer vowel articulation.
11. Syllable Division Rules Applied:
- Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
- Vowel Peak Principle: Each syllable must contain a vowel.
- Sonority Sequencing Principle: Sounds within a syllable are ordered by decreasing sonority (vowels are most sonorous, followed by semivowels, fricatives, nasals, and finally plosives).
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