Hyphenation ofhjemmesjukepleier
Syllable Division:
hjem-me-sjuk-e-plei-er
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ˈhjemːəˌsjukəˌpleɪər/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'plei'.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.
Open syllable, reduced vowel.
Closed syllable, onset consonant.
Open syllable, reduced vowel.
Diphthong, stressed syllable.
Closed syllable, reduced vowel.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: hjemme
Old Norse *heim* 'home', locative function
Root: sjuk
Old Norse *sjúkr* 'sick', denotes illness
Suffix: epleier
Combination of 'eple' (care) and '-er' (agentive suffix, German origin)
A nurse who provides healthcare services in patients' homes.
Translation: Home nurse
Examples:
"Ho er ein dyktig hjemmesjukepleier."
"Hjemmesjukepleieren kom på besøk kvar dag."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Similar prefix 'hjemme' and compound structure.
Shares the root 'sjuk-' and suffix '-ier'.
Compound noun with similar consonant clusters.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters like 'hj' are maintained as onsets.
Vowel Break
Each vowel nucleus forms the core of a syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
The word is broken down based on its constituent morphemes.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'j' in 'sjukepleier'.
Potential for reduced vowels in unstressed syllables.
Summary:
The word 'hjemmesjukepleier' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, syllabified as hjem-me-sjuk-e-plei-er with primary stress on 'plei'. It consists of the prefix 'hjemme' (home), the root 'sjuk' (sick), and the suffix 'epleier' (care/agent). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel break rules.
Detailed Analysis:
Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: hjemmesjukepleier
1. Examination & Pronunciation:
The word "hjemmesjukepleier" (home nurse) is a compound noun in Nynorsk. Its pronunciation involves a sequence of consonants typical of Germanic languages, requiring careful syllabification. The 'j' is pronounced as /j/, and the 's' as /s/. The 'pleier' part is pronounced with a diphthong /ei/.
2. Syllable Division:
Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor onsets and codas being maximized while avoiding stranded consonants, the word breaks down as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- hjemme-: Prefix, derived from Old Norse heim meaning 'home'. Morphological function: locative, indicating place.
- sjuk-: Root, derived from Old Norse sjúkr meaning 'sick'. Morphological function: denotes the condition of being ill.
- eple-: Root, derived from Old Norse eple meaning 'care'. Morphological function: denotes the act of caring.
- -ier: Suffix, derived from German -er, indicating a person who performs the action. Morphological function: agentive.
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: 'plei'.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ˈhjemːəˌsjukəˌpleɪər/
6. Edge Case Review:
Nynorsk allows for both 'hard' and 'soft' pronunciation of consonants. In this word, the 'g' in 'sjuk' is typically pronounced as a velar fricative /ɣ/, but can also be realized as a stop /g/ depending on dialect. This doesn't affect the syllabification.
7. Grammatical Role:
"Hjemmesjukepleier" functions primarily as a noun. While theoretically it could be used attributively (e.g., "hjemmesjukepleiertjeneste" - home nurse service), the core syllabification remains consistent.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: A nurse who provides healthcare services in patients' homes.
- Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine or feminine, depending on context)
- Translation: Home nurse
- Synonyms: Heimepleiar (more common in some dialects)
- Antonyms: Sykehuslege (hospital doctor)
- Examples:
- "Ho er ein dyktig hjemmesjukepleier." (She is a skilled home nurse.)
- "Hjemmesjukepleieren kom på besøk kvar dag." (The home nurse visited every day.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- hjemmefront: hje-mme-front. Similar structure with a prefix and root. Stress on the first syllable.
- sykepleier: sy-ke-plei-er. Similar root 'sjuk-' and suffix '-ier'. Stress on 'plei'.
- arbeidsløys: ar-bei-ds-løy-s. Compound noun, similar consonant clusters. Stress on 'bei'.
The differences in stress placement are due to the length and complexity of the compound. Longer compounds tend to shift stress towards the end.
10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:
Some dialects might pronounce the 'j' in 'sjukepleier' as a shorter /j/ or even omit it entirely, leading to /sjukepleɪər/. This doesn't change the syllabification, but affects the phonetic realization.
11. Syllable Division Rules Applied:
- Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are generally maintained as onsets (e.g., 'hj' in 'hjemme').
- Coda Preference: Syllables tend to end in consonants when possible, but avoid overly complex codas.
- Vowel Break: Each vowel nucleus forms the core of a syllable.
- Compound Word Syllabification: Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.
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