Hyphenation ofinjeksjonsgevær
Syllable Division:
in-jeks-jons-ge-vær
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ɪnˈjɛksjɔnsˈɡɛːvər/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ge'. The stress pattern is 0 (unstressed) - 1 (stressed) - 0 (unstressed) - 1 (stressed) - 1 (stressed).
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, initial syllable.
Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.
Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster.
Open syllable, stressed syllable.
Open syllable, final syllable.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: injeksjons-
Derived from Latin 'injectio', meaning 'injection'. Functions as a modifying element.
Root: gevær
From Old Norse 'gefræ', meaning 'rifle, gun'.
Suffix:
A device used to inject livestock with medication, often pneumatically powered.
Translation: Injection rifle/gun
Examples:
"Bonden brukte injeksjonsgeværet til å vaksinere kalvene."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Similar consonant clusters and stress pattern.
Demonstrates syllable division around vowel sounds.
Shows how consonant clusters can be part of the onset of a syllable.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Maximize Onsets
Norwegian Nynorsk favors maximizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Open Syllable Rule
A syllable ending in a vowel is considered open.
Closed Syllable Rule
A syllable ending in a consonant is considered closed.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The 'j' sound is a semi-vowel and often forms part of the onset.
The 'ks' and 'sj' clusters are treated as single units for syllabification.
Summary:
The word 'injeksjonsgevær' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: in-jeks-jons-ge-vær. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ge'. The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules maximizing onsets and distinguishing between open and closed syllables. The word is morphologically composed of a Latin-derived prefix/root 'injeksjons-' and a Germanic root 'gevær'.
Detailed Analysis:
Linguistic Analysis of "injeksjonsgevær" (Norwegian Nynorsk)
1. Pronunciation Examination:
The word "injeksjonsgevær" is a compound noun meaning "injection rifle" or "injection gun" (typically used for livestock). It's pronounced with a relatively consistent vowel quality throughout, but with variations in consonant strength and length. The 'j' is pronounced as /j/, and the 'ks' cluster is pronounced as /ks/. The 'sj' cluster is pronounced as /ʃ/.
2. Syllable Division:
Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable), the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- injeksjons-: Prefix/Root: Derived from Latin injectio ("a throwing in"), meaning "injection". Functions as a modifying element.
- gevær: Root: From Old Norse gefræ ("spear, weapon"), ultimately from Proto-Germanic. Meaning "rifle, gun".
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: ge-vær.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ɪnˈjɛksjɔnsˈɡɛːvər/
6. Edge Case Review:
The 'ks' and 'sj' clusters are common in Norwegian and don't present significant syllabification challenges. The long vowel /ɛː/ in gevær is typical and doesn't affect syllable division.
7. Grammatical Role:
"injeksjonsgevær" is primarily a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical function (as it's not inflected).
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: A device used to inject livestock with medication, often pneumatically powered.
- Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine gender)
- Translation: Injection rifle/gun
- Synonyms: (None common, often described functionally)
- Antonyms: (None direct)
- Examples:
- "Bonden brukte injeksjonsgeværet til å vaksinere kalvene." (The farmer used the injection rifle to vaccinate the calves.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- "fjellveggen" (mountain wall): fjel-lve-ggen - Similar consonant clusters, stress on the penultimate syllable.
- "eksamenstid" (exam time): ek-sa-men-stid - Demonstrates syllable division around vowel sounds.
- "konsekvens" (consequence): kon-se-kvens - Shows how consonant clusters can be part of the onset of a syllable.
10. Syllable Analysis Details:
- in-: /ɪn/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant(s) creates an open syllable.
- jeks-: /jɛks/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant cluster ending in a consonant creates a closed syllable.
- jons-: /jɔns/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant cluster ending in a consonant creates a closed syllable.
- ge-: /ɡɛ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant(s) creates an open syllable.
- vær: /vər/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant(s) creates an open syllable.
11. Special Considerations:
The 'j' sound is a semi-vowel and often forms part of the onset of a syllable. The 'ks' and 'sj' clusters are treated as single units for syllabification purposes.
12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:
Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but they wouldn't significantly alter the syllable division.
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