HyphenateIt

Hyphenation ofikke-intervensjon

Syllable Division & Pronunciation

Syllable Division:

ik-ke-in-ter-ven-sjon

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

/ˈɪkːə ɪntɛrvɛnsjɔn/

Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)

001000

Primary stress falls on the first syllable of the root word, 'ven' in 'intervensjon'.

Detailed Syllable Breakdown

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

ik-ke/ɪkːə/

Open syllable, unstressed. 'k' is part of the onset.

in-ter/ɪntɛr/

Open syllable, unstressed. 'nt' is the onset.

ven-sjon/vɛnsjɔn/

Open syllable, stressed. 'v' is the onset, 'sj' is a complex onset.

Morphemic Breakdown

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

ikke(prefix)
+
intervensjon(root)
+
(suffix)

Prefix: ikke

Old Norse origin, negation.

Root: intervensjon

French/Latin origin, core meaning.

Suffix:

Meanings & Definitions
noun(grammatical role in sentences)

Non-intervention

Translation: Non-intervention

Examples:

"Regjeringa følgde ei politikk med ikke-intervensjon."

Antonyms: inngripen
Similar Words Comparison

Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features

interessantin-te-res-sant

Similar syllable structure with loanword elements and stress pattern.

konvensjonkon-ven-sjon

Similar syllable structure, with a final consonant cluster and stress pattern.

observasjonob-ser-va-sjon

Similar syllable structure, with a final consonant cluster and stress pattern.

Syllable Division Rules

The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are maintained as onsets whenever possible (e.g., 'nt', 'sj').

Open Syllable Preference

Syllables tend to be open (CV) rather than closed (CVC).

Compound Word Syllabification

Hyphenated compounds are treated as separate units for initial syllabification.

Special Considerations

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

The 'kk' digraph is treated as a single consonant.

The hyphenated structure requires careful consideration.

Analysis Summary

Summary:

The word 'ikke-intervensjon' is syllabified as 'ik-ke-in-ter-ven-sjon' with stress on 'ven'. It's a compound noun formed from the prefix 'ikke' (not) and the root 'intervensjon' (intervention). Syllable division follows onset maximization and open syllable preference rules.

Detailed Analysis:

Linguistic Analysis of "ikke-intervensjon" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "ikke-intervensjon" presents some challenges due to the compound structure and the presence of both native Norwegian and loanword elements. The 'kk' digraph is pronounced as a single /k/ sound. The 'v' is pronounced as /v/. The 'j' is pronounced as /j/. The 's' is pronounced as /s/. The 'n' is pronounced as /n/.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor open syllables (CV) and avoid consonant clusters at syllable boundaries where possible, the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

  • ikke-: Prefix, originating from Old Norse ekki, meaning "not". Morphological function: negation.
  • intervensjon: Root, borrowed from French intervention, ultimately from Latin intervenire ("to come between"). Morphological function: the core meaning of the word.

4. Stress Identification:

In Nynorsk, stress is generally on the first syllable of the root word. In this case, the stress falls on "ven" in "intervensjon".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈɪkːə ɪntɛrvɛnsjɔn/

6. Edge Case Review:

The hyphenated structure is a common feature in Nynorsk compound words. The 'sj' cluster is a common Norwegian sound and doesn't pose a significant syllable division issue.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Ikke-intervensjon" functions primarily as a noun, meaning "non-intervention". The syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical role within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

  • Word: ikke-intervensjon
  • Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine)
  • Definitions:
    • "Non-intervention"
    • "The principle or policy of not interfering in the affairs of other countries."
  • Translation: Non-intervention
  • Synonyms: (Norwegian) nøytralitet (neutrality), avståelse (abstention)
  • Antonyms: inngripen (intervention)
  • Examples:
    • "Regjeringa følgde ei politikk med ikke-intervensjon." (The government followed a policy of non-intervention.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

  • interessant (interesting): in-te-res-sant. Similar syllable structure with loanword elements. Stress on the first syllable of the root.
  • konvensjon (convention): kon-ven-sjon. Similar syllable structure, with a final consonant cluster. Stress on the first syllable of the root.
  • observasjon (observation): ob-ser-va-sjon. Similar syllable structure, with a final consonant cluster. Stress on the first syllable of the root.

The consistent stress pattern on the first syllable of the root in these words demonstrates a common feature of Norwegian Nynorsk phonology for loanwords.

10. Division Rules:

  • Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are maintained as onsets whenever possible.
  • Open Syllable Preference: Syllables tend to be open (CV) rather than closed (CVC).
  • Compound Word Syllabification: Hyphenated compounds are treated as separate units for initial syllabification, but the overall stress pattern follows the root word.

11. Special Considerations:

The 'kk' digraph is treated as a single consonant for syllabification purposes. The hyphenated structure requires careful consideration, but doesn't fundamentally alter the syllable division rules.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but they wouldn't significantly affect the syllable division.

Analysis generated by gemma3:27b on 6/8/2025

The hottest word splits in Norwegian Nynorsk

See what terms are trending and getting hyphenated by users right now.

What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of dividing words across lines in print or on websites. It involves inserting hyphens (-) where a word breaks to continue on the next line.

Proper hyphenation improves readability by reducing the unevenness of word spacing and unnecessary large gaps. It also helps avoid confusion that may occur when part of a word carries over. Ideal hyphenation should break words according to pronunciation and syllables. Most word processors and publishing apps have automated tools to handle hyphenation effectively based on language rules and dictionaries. Though subtle, proper hyphenation improves overall typography and reading comfort.