Hyphenation ofkjønnsfordeling
Syllable Division:
kjønns-for-de-ling
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ˈkjøːnsfɔrdəliŋ/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('for'). Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root or the penultimate syllable if the root is complex.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, containing the digraph 'jø' and ending with a nasal consonant. Onset is complex.
Open syllable, simple onset and vowel.
Open syllable, simple onset and vowel.
Coda syllable, containing a nasal consonant. Onset is simple.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix:
None
Root: kjønn
Old Norse *kyn*, meaning 'gender'
Suffix: sfordeling
Combination of genitive suffix 's' and the root 'fordel' with the nominalizing suffix 'ing'. 'fordel' originates from Old Norse *fordæla* meaning 'distribution, advantage'. 'ing' is a nominalizing suffix from Old Norse.
The distribution of genders.
Translation: Gender distribution
Examples:
"Studien viser en ujevn kjønnsfordeling i ledende stillinger."
"Vi må jobbe for en bedre kjønnsfordeling i alle sektorer."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Similar syllable structure and suffix '-ing'.
Shares the '-ing' suffix and a similar overall structure.
Shares the '-ing' suffix and a consonant cluster 'rd'.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together in the onset of a syllable whenever possible (e.g., 'forde').
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each vowel sound forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'rd' cluster may occur, but the syllable division remains consistent.
The digraph 'jø' is generally pronounced as /jøː/.
Summary:
The word 'kjønnsfordeling' is divided into four syllables: 'kjønns-for-de-ling'. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('for'). It is a noun composed of the root 'kjønn' (gender) and the suffix 'sfordeling' (distribution). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-centric principles.
Detailed Analysis:
Linguistic Analysis of "kjønnsfordeling" (Norwegian Nynorsk)
1. Pronunciation Considerations:
The word "kjønnsfordeling" presents some challenges due to the presence of the digraph "jø" and the consonant cluster "rd". Nynorsk pronunciation generally aims for a relatively conservative realization of these sounds. The "jø" is typically pronounced as /jøː/, and the "rd" cluster is often reduced, but not always elided.
2. Syllable Division:
Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize 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:
- kjønn-: Root. Origin: Old Norse kyn. Meaning: "gender". Morphological function: Noun stem.
- s-: Suffix. Origin: Germanic. Meaning: Genitive marker, linking the noun to the following element. Morphological function: Connective/inflectional.
- fordel-: Root. Origin: Old Norse fordæla. Meaning: "distribution, advantage". Morphological function: Verb stem.
- -ing: Suffix. Origin: Old Norse. Meaning: Nominalizing suffix, forming a noun from a verb. Morphological function: Derivational.
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the second syllable: "forde-". Nynorsk generally exhibits stress on the first syllable of the root, or the penultimate syllable if the root is complex.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ˈkjøːnsfɔrdəliŋ/
6. Edge Case Review:
The "rd" cluster can sometimes be simplified to /r/ in colloquial speech, but the full cluster is considered standard. The "jø" digraph is relatively stable in pronunciation.
7. Grammatical Role:
"kjønnsfordeling" functions primarily as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical context.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: The distribution of genders.
- Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine)
- Translation: Gender distribution
- Synonyms: kjønnsmessig fordeling (gender-based distribution)
- Antonyms: None directly applicable.
- Examples:
- "Studien viser en ujevn kjønnsfordeling i ledende stillinger." (The study shows an uneven gender distribution in leading positions.)
- "Vi må jobbe for en bedre kjønnsfordeling i alle sektorer." (We must work for a better gender distribution in all sectors.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- foreldring (parenthood): "for-el-dring". Similar syllable structure, stress on the second syllable. The initial consonant cluster is simpler.
- gjennomføring (implementation): "gjen-nom-fø-ring". Similar suffix "-ing", but a more complex onset cluster "gj-". Stress on the third syllable.
- utfordring (challenge): "ut-for-dring". Similar suffix "-ing", and a consonant cluster "rd". Stress on the second syllable.
The differences in syllable division are primarily due to the varying complexity of the onset clusters and the position of the stress. "kjønnsfordeling" has a more complex initial digraph and a relatively early stress.
10. Division Rules:
- Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are generally kept together in the onset of a syllable (e.g., "forde-").
- Vowel-Centric Syllabification: Each vowel sound forms the nucleus of a syllable.
- Syllable Weight: Syllables tend to be balanced in weight (number of phonemes).
11. Special Considerations:
Regional variations in Nynorsk pronunciation might affect the realization of the "rd" cluster, but the syllable division remains consistent.
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