Hyphenation ofkarakteristikum
Syllable Division:
ka-rak-te-ri-sti-kum
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ka.rak.tɛ.riˈsti.kum/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sti'). Nynorsk generally stresses the second-to-last syllable in words of this length and structure.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, onset consonant 'k', vowel 'a'.
Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'r', vowel 'a', coda consonant 'k'.
Open syllable, onset consonant 't', vowel 'e'.
Open syllable, onset consonant 'r', vowel 'i'.
Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'st', vowel 'i'.
Closed syllable, onset consonant 'k', vowel 'u', coda consonant 'm'.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: karak-
From Greek 'charakter', meaning 'mark, distinctive quality'. Prefix indicating the nature of the characteristic.
Root: -ter-
From Greek 'ter-', meaning 'to dare, to attempt'. Forms the core of the word.
Suffix: -istikum
Latin suffix denoting a system of beliefs, a doctrine, or a characteristic quality. Nominalizes the word.
A distinctive feature or quality; a characteristic.
Translation: Characteristic
Examples:
"Dette er eit viktig karakteristikum ved prosjektet."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters and vowel patterns.
Similar vowel patterns and consonant clusters, comparable length.
Similar suffix structure and length, comparable complexity.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable to maximize the onset.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Stress falls on the second-to-last syllable in words of this length and structure.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The 'kt' cluster is a permissible onset in Nynorsk.
The pronunciation of 'r' can vary regionally (rolled vs. alveolar tap).
Vowel quality variations may occur in different dialects.
Summary:
The word 'karakteristikum' is divided into six syllables: ka-rak-te-ri-sti-kum. It's a noun of Latin/Greek origin, with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric structure.
Detailed Analysis:
Linguistic Analysis of "karakteristikum" in Norwegian Nynorsk
1. Examination & Pronunciation:
The word "karakteristikum" is a loanword from Latin, commonly used in Norwegian Nynorsk. Its pronunciation reflects its origin, but has been adapted to the Nynorsk phonological system. It's a relatively long word, posing some challenges for syllabification.
2. Syllable Division:
Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and respecting vowel quality, the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- Prefix: karak- (from Greek charakter meaning "mark, distinctive quality"). Function: Specifies the nature of the characteristic.
- Root: -ter- (from Greek ter- meaning "to dare, to attempt"). Function: Forms the core of the word.
- Suffix: -istikum (Latin suffix denoting a system of beliefs, a doctrine, or a characteristic quality). Function: Nominalizes the word, indicating a quality or attribute.
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: ka-rak-te-ri-STI-kum. Nynorsk generally stresses the second-to-last syllable in words of this length and structure.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ka.rak.tɛ.riˈsti.kum/
6. Edge Case Review:
The cluster "kt" can sometimes be challenging, but in this word, it's treated as a permissible onset. The "i" before "st" creates a potential diphthong, but it's generally pronounced as separate vowels in Nynorsk.
7. Grammatical Role:
"Karakteristikum" functions primarily as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical context.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: A distinctive feature or quality; a characteristic.
- Translation: Characteristic (English)
- Grammatical Category: Noun (neuter gender)
- Synonyms: eigenskap (property), trekk (trait), kjenneteikn (sign)
- Antonyms: ukarakteristisk (uncharacteristic)
- Examples: "Dette er eit viktig karakteristikum ved prosjektet." (This is an important characteristic of the project.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- "universitet" (university): u-ni-ver-si-te-tet. Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
- "problemstilling" (problem statement): pro-blem-stil-ling. Similar vowel patterns and consonant clusters. Stress on the third syllable.
- "demokratisering" (democratization): de-mo-kra-ti-se-ring. Similar suffix structure and length. Stress on the fourth syllable.
The differences in stress placement are due to the varying length and vowel patterns of each word. Nynorsk stress is generally predictable based on syllable count and vowel quality.
10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:
Some regional variations might slightly alter the vowel quality, but the core syllabification remains consistent. The pronunciation of the "r" can also vary (rolled vs. alveolar tap).
11. Syllable Division Rules Applied:
- Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., ka-rak-).
- Vowel-Centric Syllabification: Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
- Penultimate Stress: Stress falls on the second-to-last syllable in words of this length.
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