Hyphenation ofkatastrofepsykiatrisk
Syllable Division:
ka-ta-stro-fe-psy-ki-a-trisk
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ˈkɑːtɑstroːfəˌpsyːkɪaːtrɪsk/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the penult syllable 'a' in 'psykiatrisk'. The first syllable 'ka' is unstressed, as are 'ta', 'stro', 'fe', 'psy', 'ki'.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, onset consonant /k/, vowel /ɑː/.
Open syllable, onset consonant /t/, vowel /ɑː/.
Open syllable, onset consonant cluster /str/, vowel /oː/.
Open syllable, onset consonant /f/, schwa /ə/.
Open syllable, onset consonant cluster /ps/, long vowel /yː/.
Open syllable, onset consonant /k/, vowel /ɪ/.
Open syllable, vowel /aː/.
Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster /tr/, vowel /ɪ/, consonant /sk/.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: katastrofe-
From Greek *katastrophē* meaning 'overturn, ruin'. Denotes a disastrous event.
Root: psykiatri-
From Greek *psychē* (mind, soul) + *iatreia* (healing). Relates to the mind and mental health.
Suffix: -sk
Nynorsk adjectival suffix meaning 'relating to'.
Relating to or characterized by catastrophic psychiatric conditions or events.
Translation: Catastrophic-psychiatric
Examples:
"Ho opplevde ei katastrofepsykiatrisk krise."
"Behandlinga var retta mot katastrofepsykiatriske symptom."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Shares the 'katastrofe-' morpheme and similar syllable structure.
Shares the 'psy-' root and the '-sk' adjectival suffix, similar onset cluster /ps/.
Shares the '-sk' adjectival suffix and comparable syllable length.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Maximize Onsets
Nynorsk prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible. This is evident in syllables like 'stro' and 'trisk'.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary. This is why 'trisk' is kept together rather than being split.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are often divided around vowel sounds. Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The word's length and complexity make it prone to mis-syllabification. Careful attention to onset maximization is crucial.
Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might slightly affect the phonetic realization, but not the core syllabification.
Summary:
The word 'katastrofepsykiatrisk' is a complex Nynorsk adjective derived from Greek roots. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, resulting in the division 'ka-ta-stro-fe-psy-ki-a-trisk'. Primary stress falls on the penult syllable. The word describes catastrophic psychiatric conditions.
Detailed Analysis:
Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: katastrofepsykiatrisk
1. Examination & Pronunciation:
The word "katastrofepsykiatrisk" is a complex adjective meaning "catastrophic-psychiatric" or "relating to catastrophic psychiatric conditions." It's a relatively uncommon word, primarily found in specialized contexts. Pronunciation follows Nynorsk standards, with a tendency towards a more conservative realization of vowel qualities compared to Bokmål.
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:
- Prefix: katastrofe- (from Greek katastrophē - "overturn, ruin") - denotes a disastrous event.
- Root: psykiatri- (from Greek psychē - "mind, soul" + iatreia - "healing") - relates to the mind and mental health.
- Suffix: -sk (Nynorsk adjectival suffix) - forms an adjective meaning "relating to."
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the penult (second-to-last syllable): psyki-a-trisk.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ˈkɑːtɑstroːfəˌpsyːkɪaːtrɪsk/
6. Edge Case Review:
The long vowel /ɑː/ in katastrofe is a standard Nynorsk realization. The cluster /ps/ is permissible as an onset. The sequence /trɪsk/ is also common in Nynorsk.
7. Grammatical Role:
The word is primarily an adjective. While it could theoretically be used attributively in a noun phrase, its function remains adjectival. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its use.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: Relating to or characterized by catastrophic psychiatric conditions or events.
- Grammatical Category: Adjective
- Translation: Catastrophic-psychiatric
- Synonyms: (Limited) alvorleg psykiatrisk (serious psychiatric), katastrofal psykisk (catastrophic mental)
- Antonyms: (Limited) mild psykiatrisk (mild psychiatric), stabil psykisk (stable mental)
- Examples:
- "Ho opplevde ei katastrofepsykiatrisk krise." (She experienced a catastrophic psychiatric crisis.)
- "Behandlinga var retta mot katastrofepsykiatriske symptom." (The treatment was aimed at catastrophic psychiatric symptoms.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- katastrofe: /kɑːtɑstroːfə/ - Syllables: ka-ta-stro-fe. Similar structure, with a final schwa.
- psykologisk: /psyːkɔlɔˈɡɪsk/ - Syllables: psy-ko-lo-gisk. Similar onset cluster /ps/, adjectival suffix -sk.
- diagnostisk: /dɪaɡnɔˈstɪsk/ - Syllables: di-a-gnos-tisk. Similar adjectival suffix -sk, comparable syllable length.
The differences lie in the vowel qualities and the length of the root morpheme. "katastrofepsykiatrisk" is significantly longer due to the compounding of two roots.
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