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Hyphenation ofmedlemstilskudd

Syllable Division & Pronunciation

Syllable Division:

med-lem-stil-skudd

Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)

/ˈmɛdlɛmstɪlskʊdː/

Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)

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Primary stress falls on the 'stil' syllable, the second root syllable in the compound. Nynorsk typically stresses the first syllable of the root within a compound.

Detailed Syllable Breakdown

Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound

med/mɛd/

Open syllable, unstressed.

lem/lɛm/

Open syllable, unstressed.

stil/stɪl/

Open syllable, stressed.

skudd/skʊdː/

Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a geminate consonant.

Morphemic Breakdown

Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)

(prefix)
+
medlem, stil(root)
+
skudd(suffix)

Prefix:

None

Root: medlem, stil

Old Norse origins. 'medlem' - member; 'stil' - manner, order.

Suffix: skudd

Old Norse origin. Noun-forming suffix indicating contribution.

Meanings & Definitions
noun(grammatical role in sentences)

A financial contribution or grant to a member of an organization.

Translation: Membership subsidy/grant

Examples:

"Foreininga fekk eit stort medlemstilskudd."

"Medlemstilskuddet dekkjer driftskostnadane."

Similar Words Comparison

Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features

medlemskapmed-lems-kap

Shares the 'medlem' root and similar compound structure.

stilfulltstil-fullt

Shares the 'stil' root and similar suffixation.

tilskrivningtil-skriv-ning

Shares the '-skriv-' root related to contribution and similar suffixation.

Syllable Division Rules

The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end

Maximize Onsets

Nynorsk favors creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.

Avoid Stranded Consonants

Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary due to vowel sequences or other constraints.

Special Considerations

Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure

The 'sk' cluster is a common and accepted consonant cluster in Nynorsk and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.

The geminate 'dd' at the end of 'skudd' is standard and doesn't affect syllable division.

Analysis Summary

Summary:

The word 'medlemstilskudd' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: med-lem-stil-skudd. Stress falls on the 'stil' syllable. The word is morphologically composed of the roots 'medlem' and 'stil' and the suffix 'skudd'. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.

Detailed Analysis:

Linguistic Analysis of "medlemstilskudd" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "medlemstilskudd" is a compound noun in Nynorsk. Pronunciation follows the general rules of Nynorsk, which are relatively consistent. Vowel qualities are crucial, and consonant clusters are common.

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:

  • medlem-: Root. From Old Norse meðlimr, meaning "member".
  • -stil-: Root. From Old Norse stíll, meaning "style, manner, order". In this context, it relates to a 'contribution' or 'allocation'.
  • -skudd: Suffix. From Old Norse skuttr, meaning "shoot, sprout, contribution". Functions as a noun-forming suffix indicating a contribution or grant.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the second syllable: med-lem-stil-skudd. Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root word within a compound.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈmɛdlɛmstɪlskʊdː/

6. Edge Case Review:

The "sk" cluster is common in Nynorsk and doesn't present a significant edge case. The double 'd' at the end is also standard and doesn't affect syllabification.

7. Grammatical Role:

"medlemstilskudd" is primarily a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

  • Definition: A financial contribution or grant to a member (of an organization, etc.).
  • Translation: Membership subsidy/grant.
  • Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine/neuter depending on context)
  • Synonyms: medlemskontingent (membership fee), støtte (support), tilskot (grant)
  • Antonyms: gjeld (debt), utgift (expense)
  • Examples:
    • "Foreininga fekk eit stort medlemstilskudd." (The association received a large membership grant.)
    • "Medlemstilskuddet dekkjer driftskostnadane." (The membership grant covers the operating costs.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

  • medlemskap: (membership) - med-lems-kap. Similar structure, stress on the second syllable.
  • stilfullt: (stylish) - stil-fullt. Similar root, stress on the first syllable of the root.
  • tilskrivning: (attribution) - til-skriv-ning. Similar suffix, stress on the second syllable.

The differences in stress placement are due to the compound structure of "medlemstilskudd" versus the simpler structure of the other words.

Analysis generated by gemma3:27b on 6/12/2025

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