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Hyphenation ofinfanterisoldat

Syllable Division & Pronunciation

Syllable Division:

in-fan-te-ri-sol-dat

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

/ˌɪnfɑnˈtɛɾɪˌsɔldɑt/

Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)

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Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ri' in 'infanteri').

Detailed Syllable Breakdown

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

in/ɪn/

Open syllable, onset consonant /ɪn/.

fan/fɑn/

Open syllable, onset consonant /fɑn/.

te/tɛ/

Open syllable, onset consonant /tɛ/.

ri/ɾɪ/

Open syllable, onset consonant /ɾɪ/. 'r' can be [ɾ] or [ɹ].

sol/sɔl/

Open syllable, onset consonant /sɔl/.

dat/dɑt/

Open syllable, onset consonant /dɑt/.

Morphemic Breakdown

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

(prefix)
+
infanteri, soldat(root)
+
(suffix)

Prefix:

None

Root: infanteri, soldat

Both roots are borrowed: 'infanteri' from Latin 'infanteria', 'soldat' from German 'Soldat'.

Suffix:

None

Meanings & Definitions
noun(grammatical role in sentences)

A soldier belonging to the infantry.

Translation: Infantry soldier

Examples:

"Han er ein erfaren infanterisoldat."

"Infanterisoldatane trente hardt før utrykking."

Synonyms: fotfolk, infanterist
Similar Words Comparison

Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features

himmelhim-mel

Simple two-syllable structure with consonant onset.

skolesko-le

Similar consonant-vowel structure.

datamaskinda-ta-maskin

Compound word demonstrating onset maximization.

Syllable Division Rules

The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.

Avoidance of Stranded Consonants

Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.

Vowel-Centric Syllables

Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.

Special Considerations

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

The 'r' sound can be realized as an alveolar tap [ɾ] or a rhotic approximant [ɹ] depending on dialect.

Compound word structure influences syllable division, prioritizing the integrity of the constituent morphemes.

Analysis Summary

Summary:

The word 'infanterisoldat' is a Nynorsk compound noun divided into six syllables: in-fan-te-ri-sol-dat. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows onset maximization and avoidance of stranded consonants. The word is composed of two roots, 'infanteri' (Latin origin) and 'soldat' (German origin).

Detailed Analysis:

Linguistic Analysis of "infanterisoldat" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "infanterisoldat" is a compound noun in Nynorsk. Pronunciation follows the general rules of Nynorsk, which are relatively consistent. Vowel quality and consonant clusters are key considerations.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and avoiding stranded consonants, the division is as follows (detailed in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

  • infanteri-: Root, derived from Latin infanteria meaning "infantry".
  • -soldat: Root, derived from German Soldat meaning "soldier".

This is a compound word, not formed through affixation in the traditional sense.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable (second to last).

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˌɪnfɑnˈtɛɾɪˌsɔldɑt/

6. Edge Case Review:

Nynorsk allows for a relatively free flow of consonant clusters, so there aren't significant edge cases in this word. However, the 'r' sound can be realized as an alveolar tap [ɾ] or a rhotic approximant [ɹ] depending on dialect.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Infanterisoldat" is exclusively a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

  • Definition: A soldier belonging to the infantry.
  • Translation: Infantry soldier
  • Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine gender)
  • Synonyms: fotfolk (foot folk), infanterist (infantryman)
  • Antonyms: (None direct, but could contrast with) flyver (pilot), sjømann (sailor)
  • Examples:
    • "Han er ein erfaren infanterisoldat." (He is an experienced infantry soldier.)
    • "Infanterisoldatane trente hardt før utrykking." (The infantry soldiers trained hard before deployment.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

  • himmel (sky): him-mel. Similar structure with a single consonant onset and a closed syllable.
  • skole (school): sko-le. Similar structure with a consonant onset and a closed syllable.
  • datamaskin (computer): da-ta-maskin. Demonstrates a more complex compound structure, but still adheres to the onset maximization principle. The difference lies in the number of syllables and the compound nature. "Infanterisoldat" has fewer vowel sounds and a longer sequence of consonants.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in Nynorsk pronunciation primarily affect vowel quality and the realization of the 'r' sound. These variations would not significantly alter the syllable division.

11. Syllable Division Rules Applied:

  • Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
  • Avoidance of Stranded Consonants: Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
  • Vowel-Centric Syllables: Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Analysis generated by gemma3:27b on 6/12/2025

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