Hyphenation ofkrokodilleskinn
Syllable Division:
kro-ko-dil-le-skinn
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/kɾɔkɔˈdɪlːəˌskɪnː/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'krokodille' ('kro-'). The second syllable of 'krokodille' and the first syllable of 'skinn' receive secondary stress.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, stressed, onset consonant cluster.
Open syllable, unstressed.
Closed syllable, unstressed, long consonant.
Open syllable, unstressed.
Closed syllable, secondary stress, long consonant.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix:
None
Root: krokodille, skinn
krokodille - borrowed from French 'crocodile', ultimately from Greek 'krokodilos'. skinn - Old Norse 'skinn'.
Suffix:
None
Skin of a crocodile.
Translation: Crocodile skin
Examples:
"Ho kjøpte ei veske av krokodilleskinn."
"Krokodilleskinn er eit dyrt materiale."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Compound noun structure, similar stress pattern.
Consonant cluster retention within a syllable.
Compound noun, similar syllable division pattern.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables follow a sonority hierarchy, with sounds becoming more sonorous towards the nucleus (vowel).
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
Double consonants 'll' and 'nn' are retained within syllables due to Nynorsk preference for maintaining consonant clusters.
Regional variations in vowel quality and consonant cluster realization may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
Summary:
The word 'krokodilleskinn' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: kro-ko-dil-le-skinn. Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('kro-'). Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and maintaining consonant clusters. The word consists of two roots: 'krokodille' and 'skinn'.
Detailed Analysis:
Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: krokodilleskinn
1. Examination & Pronunciation:
The word "krokodilleskinn" (crocodile skin) is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk. It consists of "krokodille" (crocodile) and "skinn" (skin). Pronunciation follows Nynorsk standards, with a relatively even stress distribution, though the first syllable of "krokodille" receives slightly more emphasis.
2. Syllable Division:
Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable), the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- krokodille:
- Root: "krokodille" - borrowed from French "crocodile", ultimately from Greek "krokodilos". Function: Noun stem.
- skinn:
- Root: "skinn" - Old Norse "skinn". Function: Noun stem.
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the first syllable of "krokodille" – "kro-". The second syllable of "krokodille" and the first syllable of "skinn" receive secondary stress.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/kɾɔkɔˈdɪlːəˌskɪnː/
6. Edge Case Review:
The double consonants "ll" and "nn" pose a slight challenge. Nynorsk generally prefers to keep consonant clusters within a syllable unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
7. Grammatical Role:
"krokodilleskinn" functions as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical case.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: Skin of a crocodile.
- Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine/neuter depending on context, but generally treated as masculine).
- Translation: Crocodile skin
- Synonyms: krokodillehud (crocodile hide)
- Antonyms: (None directly applicable)
- Examples:
- "Ho kjøpte ei veske av krokodilleskinn." (She bought a bag made of crocodile skin.)
- "Krokodilleskinn er eit dyrt materiale." (Crocodile skin is an expensive material.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- blomsterkasse (flower box): "blom-ster-kas-se" - Similar structure with compound nouns. Stress on the first syllable of the first component.
- fjellbekk (mountain stream): "fjel-lbekk" - Demonstrates consonant cluster retention within a syllable.
- solskinn (sunshine): "sol-skinn" - Another compound noun, showing a similar syllable division pattern.
10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:
Regional variations in Nynorsk pronunciation exist, particularly regarding vowel quality and the realization of consonant clusters. However, the syllable division remains largely consistent. Some dialects might slightly reduce the vowel in the unstressed syllables.
11. Syllable Division Rules Applied:
- Maximize Onsets: Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
- Vowel Peak: Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- Sonority Sequencing: Syllables follow a sonority hierarchy, with sounds becoming more sonorous towards the nucleus (vowel).
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