Hyphenation ofkommunesamanslåing
Syllable Division:
kom-mu-ne-sa-man-slå-ing
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/kɔmːuːnəˌsɑmɑnˈslɔːɪŋ/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the penult syllable ('slå'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant. The onset is a single consonant.
Open syllable, containing a long vowel. The onset is a single consonant.
Open syllable, containing a short vowel. The onset is a single consonant.
Open syllable, containing a short vowel. The onset is a single consonant.
Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant. The onset is a single consonant.
Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a consonant cluster /sl/ as the onset.
Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant. The onset is a single consonant.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: sam-
Old Norse origin, meaning 'together'. Functions as an intensifier.
Root: kommune
From Danish/Norwegian, ultimately from Latin 'commūnis'. Meaning 'municipality'.
Suffix: -ing
Old Norse origin. Nominalizes the verb, creating a noun.
The process of merging two or more municipalities into a single administrative unit.
Translation: Municipal merger
Examples:
"Kommunestyret vedtok ei kommunesamanslåing."
"Det var stor motstand mot kommunesamanslåinga."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Similar syllable structure with a consonant cluster at the beginning of the second syllable.
Demonstrates the use of a connecting vowel in a compound word.
Shows a similar pattern of compounding and syllable division with consonant clusters.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Maximize Onsets
Nynorsk favors placing as many consonants as possible at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are generally divided to create open syllables.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes and their pronunciation.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The /sl/ cluster is common and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge.
The connecting vowel '-ans-' facilitates pronunciation and is a standard feature of Norwegian compounding.
Summary:
The word 'kommunesamanslåing' is a compound noun meaning 'municipal merger'. It is divided into seven syllables: kom-mu-ne-sa-man-slå-ing, with primary stress on 'slå'. The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a root ('kommune'), a prefix ('sam-'), and a nominalizing suffix ('-ing').
Detailed Analysis:
Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: kommunesamanslåing
1. Examination & Pronunciation:
The word "kommunesamanslåing" is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk, meaning "municipal merger". It's a relatively long word, typical of Germanic languages with compounding. Pronunciation involves a mix of vowel qualities and consonant clusters common in Nynorsk.
2. Syllable Division:
Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and respecting vowel sequences, the division is as follows (detailed in the JSON output).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- kommune-: Root. From Danish/Norwegian "kommune", ultimately from Latin "commūnis" (common). Meaning: municipality, commune.
- -sam-: Prefix. From Old Norse "sam-" meaning "together, with". Function: Intensifier, indicating a joint action.
- -ans-: Connecting vowel/infix. Common in Norwegian compounding, facilitating pronunciation.
- -lå-: Root. From the verb "å lå" (to lie, to rest, but in this context, related to 'to happen'). Function: Forms part of the verb stem.
- -ing: Suffix. From Old Norse "-ing". Function: Nominalizes the verb, creating a noun denoting the process or result of the action.
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the penult (second-to-last) syllable: "sam-an-slå-ing".
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/kɔmːuːnəˌsɑmɑnˈslɔːɪŋ/
6. Edge Case Review:
The cluster /sl/ is common in Nynorsk and doesn't present a significant edge case. The vowel sequences are also typical and follow established pronunciation patterns.
7. Grammatical Role:
The word is exclusively a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: The process of merging two or more municipalities into a single administrative unit.
- Translation: Municipal merger
- Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine gender)
- Synonyms: Kommunefusjon (more common in Bokmål), sammenslåing av kommunar
- Antonyms: Kommunedelingsprosess (process of dividing a municipality)
- Examples:
- "Kommunestyret vedtok ei kommunesamanslåing." (The municipal council approved a municipal merger.)
- "Det var stor motstand mot kommunesamanslåinga." (There was great resistance to the municipal merger.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- landbruk (agriculture): "lan-bruk" /lɑnːˈbɾʉk/ - Similar syllable structure, with a consonant cluster at the beginning of the second syllable.
- arbeidsliv (working life): "ar-beids-liv" /ˈɑrbɛɪ̯dsˌliv/ - Demonstrates the use of a connecting vowel (-eids-) in a compound word.
- statsbudsjett (state budget): "stats-buds-jett" /ˈstatsˌbʉdsjɛt/ - Shows a similar pattern of compounding and syllable division with consonant clusters.
The differences lie in the specific vowel qualities and consonant clusters, which are characteristic of each word's root and affixes.
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