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Hyphenation ofkrigsfangenskap

Syllable Division & Pronunciation

Syllable Division:

kri-gs-fan-gs-kap

Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)

/ˈkriːɡsfaŋːskaːp/

Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)

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Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('kri-').

Detailed Syllable Breakdown

Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound

kri/kriː/

Open syllable, stressed.

gs/ɡs/

Closed syllable, consonant cluster.

fan/faŋ/

Open syllable.

gs/ɡs/

Closed syllable, consonant cluster.

kap/skaːp/

Closed syllable.

Morphemic Breakdown

Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)

krigs-(prefix)
+
fang-(root)
+
-skap(suffix)

Prefix: krigs-

From Old Norse *krigr* meaning 'war'. Adjectival prefix.

Root: fang-

From Old Norse *fangi* meaning 'prisoner'. Root relating to capture.

Suffix: -skap

From Old Norse *skapr*. Noun-forming suffix denoting a state or quality.

Meanings & Definitions
noun(grammatical role in sentences)

The state of being a prisoner of war.

Translation: Prisoner of war

Examples:

"Han opplevde krigsfangenskap under andre verdskrig."

"Mange soldatar frykta krigsfangenskap."

Antonyms: fridom
Similar Words Comparison

Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features

Vennskapven-n-skap

Shares the '-skap' suffix, similar stress pattern.

Landsbygdalands-byg-da

Similar vowel length and consonant clusters, stress on the first syllable.

Arbeidskraftar-beids-kraft

Compound structure with a noun and a suffix, stress on the first syllable.

Syllable Division Rules

The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end

Vowel Nucleus Rule

Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.

Consonant Cluster Breaking Rule

Consonant clusters are generally broken up after the first consonant if a vowel follows.

Exception to Cluster Breaking

Common consonant clusters like 'gs' are often maintained.

Special Considerations

Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure

The 'gs' cluster is a common exception to the consonant cluster breaking rule.

The long vowel /iː/ in *kri* influences the syllable weight.

Analysis Summary

Summary:

The word 'krigsfangenskap' is divided into five syllables: kri-gs-fan-gs-kap. It consists of the prefix 'krigs-', the root 'fang-', and the suffix '-skap'. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. The 'gs' cluster is an exception to the consonant cluster breaking rule.

Detailed Analysis:

Analysis of "krigsfangenskap" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation: The word is pronounced approximately as [ˈkriːɡsfaŋːskaːp].

2. Syllable Division: kri-gs-fan-gs-kap

3. Morphemic Analysis:

  • Prefix: krigs- (from Old Norse krigr meaning "war"). Adjectival prefix, denoting relation to war.
  • Root: fang- (from Old Norse fangi meaning "prisoner"). Root relating to capture or being held.
  • Suffix: -skap (Old Norse skapr). Noun-forming suffix, denoting a state, condition, or quality.

4. Stress Identification: The primary stress falls on the first syllable: kri-.

5. Phonetic Transcription: /ˈkriːɡsfaŋːskaːp/

6. Edge Case Review: Norwegian Nynorsk allows for relatively free syllable structure, but consonant clusters are generally broken up according to sonority.

7. Grammatical Role: This word functions solely as a noun. Syllabification does not shift based on grammatical role.

8. Definition & Semantics:

  • Definition: The state of being a prisoner of war.
  • Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine/feminine common gender)
  • Translation: Prisoner of war
  • Synonyms: krigsfange (prisoner of war - singular form), fangenskap i krig (captivity in war)
  • Antonyms: fridom (freedom)
  • Examples:
    • "Han opplevde krigsfangenskap under andre verdskrig." (He experienced prisoner of war status during World War II.)
    • "Mange soldatar frykta krigsfangenskap." (Many soldiers fear prisoner of war status.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

  • Vennskap (friendship): ven-n-skap. Similar suffix -skap. Stress on the first syllable.
  • Landsbygda (the countryside): lands-byg-da. Similar vowel length and consonant clusters. Stress on the first syllable.
  • Arbeidskraft (workforce): ar-beids-kraft. Similar compound structure with a noun and a suffix. Stress on the first syllable.

The consistent stress on the first syllable in these words suggests a common prosodic pattern in Nynorsk compound nouns.

Detailed Syllable Analysis:

  • kri /kriː/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus. No consonant clusters to break.
  • gs /ɡs/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant clusters are broken after the first consonant if a vowel follows. Exception: 'gs' is a common cluster and often remains together.
  • fan /faŋ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus.
  • gs /ɡs/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant clusters are broken after the first consonant if a vowel follows. Exception: 'gs' is a common cluster and often remains together.
  • kap /skaːp/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus.

Exceptions/Special Cases:

  • The 'gs' cluster is a common exception to the consonant cluster breaking rule. It's often treated as a single unit.
  • The long vowel /iː/ in kri influences the syllable weight.

Division Rules Applied:

  1. Vowel Nucleus Rule: Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
  2. Consonant Cluster Breaking Rule: Consonant clusters are generally broken up after the first consonant if a vowel follows.
  3. Exception to Cluster Breaking: Common consonant clusters like 'gs' are often maintained.

Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but they wouldn't significantly alter the syllable division. Some dialects might pronounce the /ɡ/ as a softer sound, but the syllable structure remains the same.

Analysis generated by gemma3:27b on 6/12/2025

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