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Hyphenation ofnedrykningsplass

Syllable Division & Pronunciation

Syllable Division:

ned-rykk-nings-plass

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

/nɛˈdrʏkningsˌplɑs/

Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)

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Primary stress falls on the second syllable 'rykk'.

Detailed Syllable Breakdown

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

ned/nɛd/

Open syllable, CV structure.

rykk/ˈrʏkː/

Closed syllable, CVC structure with geminate consonant.

nings/ˈnɪŋs/

Closed syllable, CVC structure with 'ng' as a single phoneme.

plass/plɑs/

Closed syllable, CVC structure.

Morphemic Breakdown

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

ned(prefix)
+
rykk(root)
+
ningsplass(suffix)

Prefix: ned

Old Norse *niðr*, meaning 'down' or 'downward', Germanic origin.

Root: rykk

Old Norse *rykkja*, meaning 'to pull, jerk, move', Germanic origin.

Suffix: ningsplass

Deverbal suffix '-nings' forming a noun, and suffix '-plass' meaning 'place, position', both Germanic origin.

Meanings & Definitions
noun(grammatical role in sentences)

A relegation place; a position in a league table that results in being relegated to a lower division.

Translation: Relegation spot/place

Examples:

"Laget ligger ein nedrykningsplass."

"Kampen mot Bergen var avgjerande for å unngå nedrykningsplass."

Synonyms: Nedrykksplass
Antonyms: Opprykksplass
Similar Words Comparison

Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features

fotballagfot-bal-lag

Similar CVC structure in each syllable.

skoleplasssko-le-plass

Similar suffix '-plass' and CVC syllable structure.

arbeidsplassar-beids-plass

Similar suffix '-plass' and syllable structure.

Syllable Division Rules

The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end

Maximize Onsets

Syllables are divided to create the most permissible onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable).

CV/CVC Structure

Syllables generally follow a Consonant-Vowel (CV) or Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) structure.

Special Considerations

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

Geminate consonants (like 'kk' in 'rykk') affect syllable weight but do not alter the syllable division.

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not change the syllabification.

Analysis Summary

Summary:

The word 'nedrykningsplass' is divided into four syllables: ned-rykk-nings-plass. The primary stress falls on 'rykk'. It's a noun formed from a prefix, root, and two suffixes, all of Germanic origin. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and adhering to CV/CVC structures.

Detailed Analysis:

Analysis of "nedrykningsplass" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation: The word is pronounced approximately as [nɛˈdrʏkningsˌplɑs].

2. Syllable Division: The syllable division, adhering to the rule of maximizing onsets, is: ned-rykk-nings-plass.

3. Morphemic Analysis:

  • ned-: Prefix, from Old Norse niðr, meaning "down" or "downward". (Germanic origin)
  • rykk-: Root, from Old Norse rykkja, meaning "to pull, jerk, move". (Germanic origin)
  • -nings: Suffix, a deverbal suffix forming a noun, indicating the action or result of the verb. (Germanic origin)
  • -plass: Suffix, meaning "place, position". (Germanic origin, related to English "place")

4. Stress Identification: The primary stress falls on the second syllable: rykk.

5. Phonetic Transcription: /nɛˈdrʏkningsˌplɑs/

6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:

  • ned: /nɛd/ - Open syllable. Rule: Consonant-Vowel (CV) structure. No exceptions.
  • rykk: /ˈrʏkː/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) structure. The double 'k' creates a geminate consonant, common in Nynorsk.
  • nings: /ˈnɪŋs/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) structure. The 'ng' is a single phoneme in Nynorsk.
  • plass: /plɑs/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) structure.

7. Edge Case Review: Nynorsk allows for geminate consonants, which can affect syllable weight. The 'kk' in rykk is a geminate and contributes to the syllable's weight.

8. Grammatical Role: The word is a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical function (as it's a single, inflexible form).

9. Definition & Semantics:

  • Definition: A relegation place; a position in a league table that results in being relegated to a lower division.
  • Translation: Relegation spot/place
  • Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine)
  • Synonyms: Nedrykksplass (Bokmål equivalent)
  • Antonyms: Opprykksplass (promotion place)
  • Examples:
    • "Laget ligger på ein nedrykningsplass." (The team is in a relegation place.)
    • "Kampen mot Bergen var avgjerande for å unngå nedrykningsplass." (The match against Bergen was crucial to avoid relegation.)

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations: Some regional dialects might slightly alter the vowel qualities, but the syllable division remains consistent. The pronunciation of /ʏ/ can vary slightly.

11. Phonological Comparison:

  • fotballag (football team): fot-bal-lag. Similar CVC structure in each syllable.
  • skoleplass (school place): sko-le-plass. Similar suffix "-plass" and CVC syllable structure.
  • arbeidsplass (workplace): ar-beids-plass. Similar suffix "-plass" and syllable structure.

The consistency in the "-plass" suffix demonstrates a regular pattern in Nynorsk morphology and syllabification. The differences in the initial syllables are due to the different consonant and vowel combinations in the root morphemes.

Analysis generated by gemma3:27b on 6/9/2025

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