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Hyphenation ofikkje-metallisk

Syllable Division & Pronunciation

Syllable Division:

ikk-je-me-tal-lisk

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

/ˈɪkːjə mɛtɑlːɪsk/

Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)

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Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('me') of 'metallisk'. The first syllable 'ikk' and the last syllable 'lisk' are unstressed.

Detailed Syllable Breakdown

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

ikk/ɪkː/

Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster. Contains the contracted form of 'ikke'.

je/jə/

Open syllable, vowel sound following the consonant cluster. Part of the contracted 'ikke'.

me/mɛ/

Open syllable, stressed syllable. Part of the root 'metall-'

tal/tɑlː/

Closed syllable, contains a long consonant sound. Part of the root 'metall-'

lisk/ɪsk/

Closed syllable, contains the suffix '-isk'.

Morphemic Breakdown

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

ikkje(prefix)
+
metall(root)
+
isk(suffix)

Prefix: ikkje

Origin: Old Norse 'ekki'. Function: negation.

Root: metall

Origin: Greek 'metallon'. Function: denotes the substance 'metal'.

Suffix: isk

Origin: Latin '-iscus'. Function: forms an adjective.

Meanings & Definitions
adjective(grammatical role in sentences)

Not metallic; non-metallic.

Translation: Non-metallic

Examples:

"Ikkje-metalliske materialar"

"Ein ikkje-metallisk smak"

Antonyms: metallisk
Similar Words Comparison

Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features

plastiskplas-tisk

Shares the '-isk' suffix and similar stress pattern.

elektriske-lek-trisk

Shares the '-isk' suffix and similar stress pattern, though with more syllables.

organiskor-ga-nisk

Shares the '-isk' suffix and similar stress pattern.

Syllable Division Rules

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., 'ikk', 'tal').

Vowel Nucleus

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound (e.g., 'je', 'me').

Consonant Cluster Resolution

Consonant clusters are broken when they cannot be included in the onset without violating other rules (e.g., 'lisk').

Special Considerations

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

The 'kkj' cluster in 'ikkje' requires careful consideration due to its unique pronunciation.

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.

Analysis Summary

Summary:

The word 'ikkje-metallisk' is divided into five syllables: ikk-je-me-tal-lisk. It consists of the prefix 'ikkje' (not), the root 'metall' (metal), and the suffix '-isk' (relating to). The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('me'). Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus principles.

Detailed Analysis:

Linguistic Analysis of "ikkje-metallisk" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "ikkje-metallisk" presents some challenges due to the initial "ikkje" which is a contracted form of "ikke" (not). Nynorsk pronunciation can vary regionally, but we'll base this analysis on a standard Eastern Norwegian Nynorsk pronunciation. The "metallisk" portion is relatively straightforward, following typical Norwegian vowel and consonant clusters.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable), and respecting vowel sounds, the division will be as follows (detailed in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

  • ikkje: Prefix. Origin: Old Norse "ekki" meaning "not". Morphological function: negation.
  • metall-: Root. Origin: Greek "metallon" meaning "mine, metal". Morphological function: denotes the substance "metal".
  • -isk: Suffix. Origin: Latin "-iscus". Morphological function: forms an adjective meaning "relating to" or "of the nature of".

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the second syllable of "metallisk", making it "me-tal-lisk". This is typical for Norwegian adjectives of this length.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈɪkːjə mɛtɑlːɪsk/

6. Edge Case Review:

The "kkj" cluster in "ikkje" is a common feature of Nynorsk and requires careful consideration. The vowel quality in "ikkje" can also vary slightly regionally.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Ikkje-metallisk" functions as an adjective. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its use in a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

  • Definition: Not metallic; non-metallic.
  • Grammatical Category: Adjective
  • Translation: Non-metallic
  • Synonyms: (Norwegian) ikkje-metallholdig
  • Antonyms: metallisk
  • Examples: "Ikkje-metalliske materialar" (Non-metallic materials). "Ein ikkje-metallisk smak" (A non-metallic taste).

9. Phonological Comparison:

  • plastisk: /plasˈtɪsk/ - Syllables: plas-tisk. Similar syllable structure with a final "-isk" suffix. Stress on the second syllable.
  • elektrisk: /eˈlɛktrɪsk/ - Syllables: e-lek-trisk. More syllables due to the initial vowel and consonant cluster. Stress on the second syllable.
  • organisk: /ɔrˈɡanɪsk/ - Syllables: or-ga-nisk. Similar structure with a final "-isk" suffix. Stress on the second syllable.

These comparisons demonstrate the consistent stress pattern and syllabification of adjectives ending in "-isk" in Nynorsk.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation are possible, but the syllable division remains consistent. Some dialects might slightly reduce the /kː/ in "ikkje", but this doesn't affect the syllabic structure.

11. Division Rules Applied:

  • Onset Maximization: Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of each syllable.
  • Vowel Nucleus: Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
  • Consonant Cluster Resolution: Breaking consonant clusters where necessary to create valid syllables.
Analysis generated by gemma3:27b on 6/12/2025

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