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Hyphenation ofindifferentisme

Syllable Division & Pronunciation

Syllable Division:

in-dif-fe-rent-is-me

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

/ˌɪndɪfɛˈrɛntɪsmə/

Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)

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Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('in-'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.

Detailed Syllable Breakdown

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

in/ɪn/

Open syllable, stressed, onset consonant.

dif/dɪf/

Open syllable, onset consonant.

fe/fɛ/

Open syllable, onset consonant.

rent/ˈrɛnt/

Closed syllable, stressed, coda consonant.

is/ɪs/

Closed syllable, onset consonant.

me/mə/

Open syllable, coda absent.

Morphemic Breakdown

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

in-(prefix)
+
different(root)
+
-isme(suffix)

Prefix: in-

Latin origin, negation.

Root: different

Latin origin, core meaning of distinction.

Suffix: -isme

French/Latin origin, forms abstract nouns.

Meanings & Definitions
noun(grammatical role in sentences)

A state of apathy or lack of concern; the doctrine of indifference.

Translation: Indifference, indifferentism

Examples:

"Han viste tegn politisk indifferentisme."

"Indifferentisme kan være en hindring for samfunnsendring."

Similar Words Comparison

Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features

universitetu-ni-vɛr-si-tɛt

Multiple syllables, consonant clusters, first-syllable stress.

problempro-blem

Simpler structure, demonstrates first-syllable stress.

aktivismeak-ti-vis-mə

Similar suffix '-isme', consistent syllabification.

Syllable Division Rules

The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable.

Vowel-Centric Syllabification

Each syllable contains a vowel sound.

Avoidance of Lone Consonants

Consonants are generally not left as the sole element of a syllable.

Special Considerations

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

Foreign origin may lead to slight pronunciation variations.

The 'nt' cluster is a common and acceptable onset in Norwegian.

Analysis Summary

Summary:

The word 'indifferentisme' is divided into six syllables: in-dif-fe-rent-is-me. Stress falls on the first syllable. It's a noun of Latin/French origin meaning indifference. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric structure.

Detailed Analysis:

Linguistic Analysis of "indifferentisme" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "indifferentisme" is a loanword, likely from French, and its pronunciation in Norwegian Nynorsk will reflect Norwegian phonological adaptations. The 'n' sounds will be alveolar, and vowel qualities will align with Nynorsk vowel inventory.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and respecting vowel sequences, the word will be divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

  • Prefix: in- (Latin, meaning 'not', 'un-') - Negation.
  • Root: different (Latin, differens - 'differing', 'distinct') - Core meaning of being unlike.
  • Suffix: -isme (French/Latin, -ismus) - Forming abstract nouns denoting a doctrine, practice, or characteristic.

4. Stress Identification:

In Norwegian Nynorsk, stress is generally on the first syllable of a word, unless there are specific morphological or phonological reasons to deviate. In this case, the primary stress falls on the first syllable: in-.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˌɪndɪfɛˈrɛntɪsmə/

6. Edge Case Review:

The sequence "nt" is a common onset in Norwegian and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge. The vowel cluster "ie" is also acceptable and doesn't require separation.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Indifferentisme" functions primarily as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical context.

8. Definition & Semantics:

  • Definition: A state of apathy or lack of concern; the doctrine of indifference.
  • Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine gender)
  • Translation: Indifference, indifferentism
  • Synonyms: Likegyldighet, apati
  • Antonyms: Engasjement, interesse
  • Examples:
    • "Han viste tegn på politisk indifferentisme." (He showed signs of political indifference.)
    • "Indifferentisme kan være en hindring for samfunnsendring." (Indifference can be an obstacle to social change.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

  • "universitet" (university): u-ni-vɛr-si-tɛt - Similar structure with multiple syllables and consonant clusters. Stress on the first syllable.
  • "problem" (problem): pro-blem - A simpler structure, but demonstrates the typical first-syllable stress.
  • "aktivisme" (activism): ak-ti-vis-mə - Similar suffix "-isme", demonstrating consistent syllabification of this morpheme.

10. Syllable Division Rules Applied:

  • Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are generally kept together in the onset of a syllable (e.g., in-).
  • Vowel-Centric Syllabification: Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
  • Avoidance of Lone Consonants: Consonants are generally not left as the sole element of a syllable.

11. Special Considerations:

The word's foreign origin might lead to slight variations in pronunciation among speakers, but the core syllabification principles remain consistent.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Some speakers might slightly reduce the vowel in the unstressed syllables, but this doesn't affect the syllable division.

Analysis generated by gemma3:27b on 6/12/2025

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