Hyphenation ofmedlemsorganisasjon
Syllable Division:
med-lems-or-ga-ni-sas-jon
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/mɛdˈlɛmsɔrɡanisɑsjøn/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the penult syllable ('sas').
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, initial consonant.
Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.
Open syllable, vowel onset.
Open syllable, initial consonant.
Open syllable, initial consonant.
Closed syllable, stressed syllable, consonant cluster onset.
Closed syllable, final consonant.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: medlems-
Derived from 'medlem' (member), Old Norse origin, indicates belonging.
Root: organisas-
Derived from 'organisasjon' (organization), French/Latin origin.
Suffix: -jon
Noun-forming suffix, French/Latin origin.
An organization of members.
Translation: Member organization
Examples:
"Han er styremedlem i medlemsorganisasjonen."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Shares the noun category and similar vowel sounds, but has a simpler syllable structure.
Similar vowel sequences and a comparable number of syllables, but lacks the complex consonant clusters.
Shares the '-sjon' suffix and a similar stress pattern, but has a different onset.
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 (e.g., 'lems').
Vowel Break
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable (e.g., 'or', 'ga', 'ni').
Closed Syllable Preference
Syllables ending in consonants are preferred (e.g., 'med', 'lems', 'sas', 'jon').
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The 'rs' cluster is generally pronounced fully in standard Nynorsk, despite potential simplification in colloquial speech.
The palatalization of 'j' sound.
Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise articulation of vowel sounds.
Summary:
The word 'medlemsorganisasjon' is divided into seven syllables based on maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences. The primary stress falls on the penult syllable ('sas'). It's a compound noun derived from Old Norse and French/Latin roots, meaning 'member organization'.
Detailed Analysis:
Linguistic Analysis of "medlemsorganisasjon" (Norwegian Nynorsk)
1. Pronunciation Considerations:
The word "medlemsorganisasjon" presents challenges due to its length and the presence of consonant clusters. Nynorsk pronunciation generally aims for a clear articulation of all segments, though some elision or reduction can occur in rapid speech. The 'j' sound is palatalized.
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 is as follows (detailed in the JSON output).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- medlems-: Prefix, derived from "medlem" (member). Origin: Old Norse. Morphological function: Adjectival/nominal compounding, indicating belonging to a membership.
- organisas-: Root, derived from "organisasjon" (organization). Origin: French/Latin ("organisatio"). Morphological function: Core meaning of the word.
- -jon: Suffix, forming a noun. Origin: French/Latin. Morphological function: Noun derivation.
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the penult (second-to-last syllable): "-sas-".
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/mɛdˈlɛmsɔrɡanisɑsjøn/
6. Edge Case Review:
The consonant cluster "rs" can sometimes be simplified in colloquial speech, but standard Nynorsk pronunciation maintains both consonants. The 'j' sound is a palatal approximant.
7. Grammatical Role:
The word functions primarily as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical context.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: An organization of members.
- Translation: Member organization
- Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine)
- Synonyms: Medlemslag (member association), organisasjon av medlemer (organization of members)
- Antonyms: (Context-dependent) Ikke-medlemsorganisasjon (non-member organization)
- Examples: "Han er styremedlem i medlemsorganisasjonen." (He is a board member of the member organization.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- forening (association): /fɔˈrɛnɪŋ/ - Simpler syllable structure, fewer consonant clusters.
- samarbeid (cooperation): /sɑmɑˈrbeɪd/ - Similar vowel sequences, but a less complex onset.
- administrasjon (administration): /ɑdminɪˈstrasjøn/ - Shares the "-sjon" suffix and similar stress pattern, but a different onset.
The differences in syllable structure are primarily due to the compounding nature of "medlemsorganisasjon" and the resulting longer word length and more complex consonant clusters.
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