Hyphenation ofluftvegsinfeksjon
Syllable Division:
luft-veg-sin-fek-sjon
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/lʉftˈveːɡsɪnˌfɛksjɔn/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-eks-'). Nynorsk typically stresses the second-to-last syllable in words of this length.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, initial consonant cluster. Vowel is /ʉ/.
Open syllable, long vowel /eː/. Consonant is /ɡ/.
Open syllable, short vowel /ɪ/. Function: genitive marker.
Closed syllable, short vowel /ɛ/. Consonant cluster /ks/.
Open syllable, diphthong /ɔn/. Final consonant /n/.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: luft
Old Norse origin, meaning 'air'. Denotes location.
Root: veg
Old Norse origin, meaning 'way, path'. Indicates pathway.
Suffix: sin-infeksjon
'-sin' is a genitive inflectional suffix. 'infeksjon' is a borrowed root from Latin.
An infection of the respiratory tract.
Translation: Respiratory infection
Examples:
"Han har ein alvorleg luftvegsinfeksjon."
"Luftvegsinfeksjonar er vanlege om vinteren."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Similar vowel structure, simpler consonant clusters.
Demonstrates syllable division in longer compound words.
Shows adaptation of borrowed words to Nynorsk syllabification.
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 (e.g., 'luft', 'fek').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary (e.g., 'sjon').
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The 'ksj' cluster is common and doesn't pose a significant challenge.
The 'sin' suffix is a standard inflectional element and is treated as a single syllable.
Nynorsk syllable division is generally consistent, with few exceptions.
Summary:
The word 'luftvegsinfeksjon' is divided into five syllables: luft-veg-sin-fek-sjon. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-eks-'). The word is a compound noun formed from Old Norse and Latin roots, with a genitive inflection. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Detailed Analysis:
Linguistic Analysis of "luftvegsinfeksjon" (Norwegian Nynorsk)
1. Pronunciation Considerations:
The word "luftvegsinfeksjon" is a compound noun in Nynorsk. Pronunciation follows the general rules of Nynorsk, which are relatively consistent. Vowel quality and consonant clusters are key considerations.
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 is as follows (detailed in the JSON output).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- luft-: Prefix, from Old Norse loft meaning "air". Function: Denotes the location or medium.
- veg-: Root, from Old Norse veg meaning "way, path". Function: Indicates the pathway for air.
- sin-: Inflectional suffix, genitive marker. Function: Indicates possession or relation.
- infeksjon: Root, borrowed from Latin infectio meaning "infection". Function: Denotes the disease process.
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: -eks-. Nynorsk generally stresses the second-to-last syllable in words of this length.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/lʉftˈveːɡsɪnˌfɛksjɔn/
6. Edge Case Review:
The cluster "ksj" is relatively common in Norwegian and doesn't present a significant syllabification challenge. The "sin" suffix is a standard inflectional element.
7. Grammatical Role:
The word is primarily a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical function, as it's a single, inflexible form.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: An infection of the respiratory tract.
- Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine gender)
- Translation: Respiratory infection
- Synonyms: Åndedrettsinfeksjon (more formal)
- Antonyms: (Difficult to provide a direct antonym, but "god helse" - good health - could be considered a semantic opposite)
- Examples:
- "Han har ein alvorleg luftvegsinfeksjon." (He has a serious respiratory infection.)
- "Luftvegsinfeksjonar er vanlege om vinteren." (Respiratory infections are common in winter.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- himmel (sky): him-mel /hɪmːəl/ - Similar vowel structure, but simpler consonant clusters.
- datamaskin (computer): da-ta-ma-skin /daːtaˈmaskɪn/ - Demonstrates the tendency to break up longer words into more syllables.
- universitet (university): u-ni-ver-si-tet /ʉniˈvɛrsɪtet/ - Shows how borrowed words are adapted to Nynorsk syllabification.
The differences in syllable division arise from the length and complexity of the word, as well as the presence of specific consonant clusters. "Luftvegsinfeksjon" has a more complex structure, leading to fewer, longer syllables.
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