Hyphenation ofkunnskapsspørsmål
Syllable Division:
kun-nskaps-spør-smål
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ˈkʉnːskɑpsˈspœɾsmɔːl/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('spør'). The first and fourth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, containing a vowel and a single consonant. Onset: /k/, Coda: /n/.
Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant cluster. Onset: /n/, Coda: /ps/.
Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant cluster. Onset: /spœ/, Coda: /ɾ/. Primary stressed syllable.
Open syllable, containing a vowel and a single consonant. Onset: /sm/, Coda: /l/.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix:
No prefix present.
Root: kunnskaps
Derived from 'kunnskap' (knowledge), Old Norse origin.
Suffix: spørsmål
Derived from 'spørre' (to ask) + '-mål' (thing), Old Norse origin.
A question relating to knowledge or understanding.
Translation: Knowledge question
Examples:
"Dette er eit viktig kunnskapsspørsmål."
"Debatten dreide seg om eit vanskeleg kunnskapsspørsmål."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters.
Demonstrates a more even syllable distribution.
Shows how vowel sequences can influence syllable boundaries.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Maximize Onset Principle
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left as the sole coda of a syllable if they can be part of an onset.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The retroflex /ɾ/ sound is a characteristic of Nynorsk and influences syllable timing.
Regional variations in pronunciation may affect the precise articulation of consonant clusters, but not the core syllable division.
Summary:
The word 'kunnskapsspørsmål' is divided into four syllables: kun-nskaps-spør-smål. The primary stress falls on 'spør'. It's a compound noun formed from 'kunnskap' (knowledge) and 'spørsmål' (question). Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, typical of Nynorsk phonology.
Detailed Analysis:
Linguistic Analysis of "kunnskapsspørsmål" (Norwegian Nynorsk)
1. Pronunciation Considerations:
The word "kunnskapsspørsmål" presents challenges due to consonant clusters and the presence of the retroflex consonant /ɾ/. Nynorsk pronunciation generally aims for a clear articulation of all segments, though regional variations exist.
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 will be as follows (detailed in the JSON output).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- kunnskaps-: Root. Derived from "kunnskap" (knowledge). Origin: Old Norse kunnr (skill) + skapa (to create). Function: Noun stem.
- -spørsmål: Suffix. Derived from "spørre" (to ask) + "-mål" (measure, thing). Origin: Old Norse spyrja (to ask) + mál (speech, thing). Function: Noun suffix, forming a noun meaning "question".
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: "spør".
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ˈkʉnːskɑpsˈspœɾsmɔːl/
6. Edge Case Review:
The cluster "spør" is a common and relatively straightforward syllable onset in Nynorsk. The retroflex /ɾ/ is a key feature of Nynorsk pronunciation and influences syllable timing.
7. Grammatical Role:
"Kunnskapsspørsmål" functions primarily as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical context within a sentence.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: A question relating to knowledge or understanding.
- Translation: Knowledge question
- Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine/neuter, depending on context)
- Synonyms: (None readily available as a single-word equivalent)
- Antonyms: (None readily available as a single-word equivalent)
- Examples:
- "Dette er eit viktig kunnskapsspørsmål." (This is an important knowledge question.)
- "Debatten dreide seg om eit vanskeleg kunnskapsspørsmål." (The debate revolved around a difficult knowledge question.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- "bokhandel" (bookstore): "bok-han-del" /bɔkˈhɑnˌdel/ - Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters.
- "datamaskin" (computer): "da-ta-ma-skin" /ˈdɑːtɑˌmɑʃkin/ - Demonstrates a more even syllable distribution.
- "universitet" (university): "u-ni-ver-si-tet" /ʉniˌvɛɾsiˈtɛt/ - Shows how vowel sequences can influence syllable boundaries.
The differences in syllable division arise from the varying consonant cluster complexities and vowel sequences in each word. "Kunnskapsspørsmål" has a more complex initial cluster and a longer root, leading to fewer syllables.
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