Hyphenation ofjødeforfølgelse
Syllable Division:
jø-de-for-føl-gel-se
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ˈjøːdəfɔrfœlɡelsə/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('gel').
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, stressed vowel.
Open syllable, diphthong.
Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster.
Closed syllable, onset consonant.
Closed syllable, onset consonant.
Open syllable, reduced vowel.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: for-
Old Norse origin, indicates action against.
Root: jøde-
Hebrew origin, meaning 'Jew'.
Suffix: -else
Old Norse origin, deverbal noun suffix.
The persecution of Jews.
Translation: Persecution of Jews
Examples:
"jødeforfølgelsen under andre verdenskrig var forferdelig."
"Historikere studerer jødeforfølgelsen i ulike land."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Similar structure with consonant clusters and suffixes.
Similar in having compound roots and suffixes.
Longer word, but demonstrates the same principles of maximizing onsets.
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 Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel or diphthong as its nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllable structure follows a sonority hierarchy.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
Regional variations in Nynorsk pronunciation might affect vowel realization, but the core syllabification principles remain consistent.
Summary:
The word 'jødeforfølgelse' is divided into six syllables: jø-de-for-føl-gel-se. It consists of a Hebrew root 'jøde-' meaning 'Jew', a prefix 'for-' indicating action against, and a Nynorsk suffix '-else' forming a noun. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('gel'). Syllabification follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Detailed Analysis:
Linguistic Analysis of "jødeforfølgelse" (Norwegian Nynorsk)
1. Pronunciation Considerations:
The word "jødeforfølgelse" presents challenges due to the presence of consonant clusters and the vowel 'ø'. Nynorsk pronunciation generally aims for a clear articulation of all segments, though regional variations exist. The 'j' is pronounced as /j/, and the 'de' is a diphthong.
2. Syllable Division:
Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and respecting vowel sequences, the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- jøde-: Root. From Hebrew yehudi (יְהוּדִי), meaning "Jew".
- for-: Prefix. From Old Norse fyrir, meaning "before" or "against". In this context, it indicates action against someone.
- følg-: Root. From Old Norse fylgja, meaning "to follow, pursue".
- -else: Suffix. From Old Norse -else, a deverbal suffix forming abstract nouns denoting an action or state.
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the penult (second-to-last syllable): for-føl-gel-se.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ˈjøːdəfɔrfœlɡelsə/
6. Edge Case Review:
The consonant cluster /rf/ is relatively common in Norwegian and doesn't pose a significant syllabification issue. The diphthong /øː/ is a standard Nynorsk vowel.
7. Grammatical Role:
"jødeforfølgelse" is a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: The persecution of Jews.
- Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine gender)
- Translation: Persecution of Jews (English)
- Synonyms: antisemittisme (antisemitism), jødehat (Jew-hatred)
- Antonyms: jødefred (peace for Jews - rare and constructed)
- Examples:
- "jødeforfølgelsen under andre verdenskrig var forferdelig." (The persecution of Jews during World War II was terrible.)
- "Historikere studerer jødeforfølgelsen i ulike land." (Historians study the persecution of Jews in different countries.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- "arbeidsløshet" (unemployment): ar-beids-løs-het. Similar structure with consonant clusters and suffixes. Stress on the penult.
- "samfunnsansvar" (social responsibility): sam-funns-an-svar. Similar in having compound roots and suffixes. Stress on the penult.
- "kunnskapsdepartementet" (Ministry of Education): kunn-skaps-de-par-te-men-tet. Longer word, but demonstrates the same principles of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences. Stress on the antepenult.
10. Division Rules:
- Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are generally kept together in the onset of a syllable (e.g., for, føl).
- Vowel Peak Principle: Each syllable must contain a vowel (or diphthong) as its nucleus.
- Sonority Sequencing Principle: Syllable structure follows a sonority hierarchy, with sounds becoming more sonorous towards the nucleus.
11. Special Considerations:
Regional variations in Nynorsk pronunciation might affect the precise realization of vowels, but the core syllabification principles remain consistent.
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