Hyphenation ofmaktkonsentrasjon
Syllable Division:
makt-kon-sen-tras-jon
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/mɑktkɔnˈsɛntrɑʃɔn/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tras'). The first syllable ('makt') receives a weaker stress.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster, stressed (though weakly).
Closed syllable, onset consonant.
Closed syllable, onset consonant.
Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster, primary stress.
Closed syllable, onset consonant.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: makt
Old Norse origin, meaning 'power'.
Root: konsen
Latin origin (concentrare), meaning 'concentrate'.
Suffix: trasjon
French origin (-tion), nominalizing suffix.
The concentration of power; the process of centralizing authority.
Translation: Power concentration
Examples:
"Maktkonsentrasjonen i landet er økende."
"Han kritiserte maktkonsentrasjonen i mediene."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Similar alternating consonant-vowel structure.
Shares the '-sjon' suffix and similar consonant clusters.
Another noun with the '-sjon' suffix, demonstrating consistent syllabification.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.
Vowel Break
Each vowel nucleus forms a separate syllable.
Sonority Sequencing
Syllables are structured to follow the sonority hierarchy (vowels are more sonorous than consonants).
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The 'sk' cluster is generally pronounced as /sk/ in Nynorsk, not as an affricate /ʃ/.
Regional variations in vowel quality may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
The word functions solely as a noun, so there are no syllabification shifts based on grammatical role.
Summary:
The word 'maktkonsentrasjon' is divided into five syllables: makt-kon-sen-tras-jon. The primary stress falls on 'tras'. It's a noun formed from a prefix ('makt'), root ('konsen'), and suffix ('trasjon'). Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and vowel nuclei.
Detailed Analysis:
Linguistic Analysis of "maktkonsentrasjon" (Norwegian Nynorsk)
1. Pronunciation Considerations:
The word "maktkonsentrasjon" presents challenges due to consonant clusters and the potential for varying vowel qualities depending on dialect. Nynorsk pronunciation generally aims for a more conservative realization of vowels and consonants compared to Bokmål.
2. Syllable Division:
Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and respecting vowel sequences, the division will be as follows (detailed in the JSON output).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- makt-: Prefix, from Old Norse mǫkt meaning 'power, might'. Function: Indicates possession or influence.
- konsen-: Root, from Latin concentrare via German/Danish. Function: Core meaning of 'concentrate'.
- -trasjon: Suffix, from French -tion via Danish/Norwegian. Function: Forms a noun from a verb.
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the third syllable: kon-sen-tras-jon. This is typical for Nynorsk nouns with suffixes.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/mɑktkɔnˈsɛntrɑʃɔn/
6. Edge Case Review:
The "sk" cluster can sometimes be analyzed as a single affricate /ʃ/, but in Nynorsk, it's more commonly realized as /sk/. The vowel qualities can vary slightly regionally.
7. Grammatical Role:
"Maktkonsentrasjon" primarily functions as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical context.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: The concentration of power; the process of centralizing authority.
- Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine)
- Translation: Power concentration
- Synonyms: maktforsamling (power gathering), maktoppbygging (power building)
- Antonyms: maktdeling (power sharing), desentralisering (decentralization)
- Examples:
- "Maktkonsentrasjonen i landet er økende." (The concentration of power in the country is increasing.)
- "Han kritiserte maktkonsentrasjonen i mediene." (He criticized the concentration of power in the media.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- demokrati: de-mo-kra-ti – Similar syllable structure with alternating consonant-vowel patterns.
- administrasjon: ad-mi-ni-stra-sjon – Shares the "-sjon" suffix and similar consonant clusters.
- organisasjon: or-ga-ni-sa-sjon – Another example of a noun with the "-sjon" suffix, demonstrating consistent syllabification.
10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:
Some dialects might reduce the vowel in "-trasjon" to a schwa /ə/. This would affect the phonetic transcription but not the syllable division.
11. Syllable Division Rules Applied:
- Maximize Onsets: Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of syllables.
- Vowel Break: Each vowel nucleus forms a syllable.
- Sonority Sequencing: Syllables are structured to follow sonority hierarchies.
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