Hyphenation ofhjerte-karsjukdom
Syllable Division:
hjer-te-kar-sjuk-dom
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ˈhæːrtə ˈkɑːrˌʃyːkdɔm/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the syllable 'sjuk' within the compound 'karsjukdom'. The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, onset 'h', vowel 'æː', coda 'r'. Unstressed.
Open syllable, onset 't', vowel 'ə'. Unstressed.
Open syllable, onset 'k', vowel 'ɑː', coda 'r'. Unstressed.
Closed syllable, onset 'ʃ', vowel 'yː', coda 'k'. Primary stressed syllable.
Open syllable, onset 'd', vowel 'ɔm'. Unstressed.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix:
None
Root: hjerte, karsjuk
Old Norse origin; 'hjerte' - heart, 'kar' - vessel, 'sjuk' - sick
Suffix: dom
Old Norse origin; indicates a state or condition
Cardiovascular disease; a class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels.
Translation: Cardiovascular disease
Examples:
"Ho vart diagnostisert med hjerte-karsjukdom."
"Livsstilsendringar kan førebyggja hjerte-karsjukdom."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Similar compound structure with 'hjerte' and consistent stress pattern.
Shares the '-sjukdom' suffix and similar stress pattern.
Shares the '-sjukdom' suffix and similar stress pattern.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maintained as onsets whenever possible (e.g., 'kar', 'sjuk').
Vowel Center
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllabification respects the boundaries of the compound elements (e.g., 'hjerte', 'karsjuk', 'dom').
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the second syllable of the final compound element.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter the syllabification.
The hyphenated structure is a convention for readability and does not affect the phonological structure.
Summary:
The word 'hjerte-karsjukdom' is a compound noun meaning cardiovascular disease. It is syllabified as hjer-te-kar-sjuk-dom, with primary stress on 'sjuk'. The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization, vowel centering, and respecting compound boundaries. The morphemes derive from Old Norse roots.
Detailed Analysis:
Linguistic Analysis of "hjerte-karsjukdom" (Norwegian Nynorsk)
1. Examination & Pronunciation:
The word "hjerte-karsjukdom" refers to cardiovascular disease. Pronunciation in Nynorsk involves a relatively straightforward application of the language's phonological rules, with attention to vowel quality and consonant clusters. The compound nature of the word is important for syllabification.
2. Syllable Division:
Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor open syllables (CV) and avoid breaking consonant clusters unless they are complex and difficult to pronounce, the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- hjerte-: Root. From Old Norse hjarta, cognate with English "heart". Noun stem.
- karsjuk-: Compound root. kar- (vessel, from Old Norse karr) + sjuk- (sick, ill, from Old Norse sjúkr). Adjective stem.
- -dom: Suffix. From Old Norse dómr, meaning "condition, state, judgement". Forms a noun denoting a state or condition.
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the second syllable of the final compound element, sjuk. This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ˈhæːrtə ˈkɑːrˌʃyːkdɔm/
6. Edge Case Review:
The consonant cluster /rʃ/ in karsjuk is relatively common in Nynorsk and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge. The hyphenated structure also aids in clarity.
7. Grammatical Role:
The word functions as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical context.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: Cardiovascular disease; a class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels.
- Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine gender)
- Synonyms: hjartesjukdom (heart disease), karsjukdommar (cardiovascular illnesses - plural)
- Antonyms: helse (health)
- Examples:
- "Ho vart diagnostisert med hjerte-karsjukdom." (She was diagnosed with cardiovascular disease.)
- "Livsstilsendringar kan førebyggja hjerte-karsjukdom." (Lifestyle changes can prevent cardiovascular disease.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- hjerte-infarkt: (heart attack) - hjer-te-in-farkt. Similar syllable structure, stress on the second syllable of the final element.
- blodsjukdom: (blood disease) - blods-juk-dom. Similar suffix "-dom", stress on the second syllable of the final element.
- lungesjukdom: (lung disease) - lung-es-juk-dom. Similar suffix "-dom", stress on the second syllable of the final element.
These comparisons demonstrate a consistent pattern of stress placement and syllabification in Nynorsk compound nouns ending in "-dom" or similar suffixes.
10. Division Rules:
- Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are maintained as onsets whenever possible.
- Vowel Center: Each syllable must contain a vowel.
- Compound Word Syllabification: Syllabification respects the boundaries of the compound elements.
- Stress Placement: Stress typically falls on the second syllable of the final compound element.
11. Special Considerations:
Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but they do not significantly alter the syllabification. The hyphenated structure is a convention to improve readability and doesn't affect the underlying phonological structure.
12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:
Some dialects might exhibit slight variations in vowel quality (e.g., a more open /æ/ instead of /æː/ in "hjerte"), but these variations do not change the syllable division.
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