Hyphenation ofnøytralitetsspørsmål
Syllable Division:
nøy-tra-li-tets-spør-smål
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ˈnœʏtrɑliːtɛtsˈpœrsmɔːl/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('spør'). Nynorsk stress is relatively weak, but this syllable is noticeably more prominent.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Unstressed.
Open syllable, containing a vowel. Unstressed.
Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Unstressed.
Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster. Unstressed.
Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Primary stressed syllable.
Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a consonant cluster. Unstressed.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: nøytrali-
Derived from French 'neutralité', ultimately from Latin 'neutralis'. Indicates neutrality.
Root: spørsmål
From Old Norse 'spurningr' (question). Core meaning: question.
Suffix: -tets
Genitive/attributive suffix, forming an adjective or noun attribute.
A question or issue concerning neutrality.
Translation: Question of neutrality / Neutrality issue
Examples:
"Regjeringen diskuterte nøytralitetsspørsmålet grundig."
"Et vanskelig nøytralitetsspørsmål oppsto under forhandlingene."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Compound noun structure with consonant clusters.
Similar syllable structure and stress pattern as a compound noun.
Demonstrates handling of consonant clusters and syllable division.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Open Syllable Preference
Nynorsk favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible. This is applied throughout the word.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained unless they are exceptionally complex. The '-sm-' cluster is retained.
Vowel-J Syllabification
The 'j' sound is treated as part of the following vowel syllable.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The word is a compound noun, which influences syllable division.
Nynorsk stress is relatively weak and less predictable than in some other languages.
Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect syllable boundaries, but the core division remains consistent.
Summary:
The word 'nøytralitetsspørsmål' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: nøy-tra-li-tets-spør-smål. Primary stress falls on 'spør'. The division follows Nynorsk rules favoring open syllables and maintaining common consonant clusters. It's morphologically composed of a prefix/root related to 'neutrality' and a root meaning 'question'.
Detailed Analysis:
Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: nøytralitetsspørsmål
1. Examination & Pronunciation:
The word "nøytralitetsspørsmål" (neutrality question) is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk. It's pronounced with a relatively even stress distribution, though the final syllable receives a slight emphasis. The 'ø' sound is a diphthong, and the 'j' is a palatal approximant.
2. Syllable Division:
Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor open syllables (CV) and avoid breaking up consonant clusters unless they are complex and difficult to pronounce, the division is as follows (detailed in the JSON output).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- nøytrali-: Prefix/Root: Derived from French "neutralité" (neutrality), ultimately from Latin "neutralis". Function: Indicates the concept of neutrality.
- -tets: Suffix: Genitive/attributive suffix, forming an adjective or noun attribute.
- -spørsmål: Root: From Old Norse "spurningr" (question). Function: The core meaning of "question".
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the third syllable: spør. While Nynorsk doesn't have a strong, consistent stress pattern like some other Germanic languages, the third syllable is noticeably more prominent.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ˈnœʏtrɑliːtɛtsˈpœrsmɔːl/
6. Edge Case Review:
The consonant cluster "-sm-" is relatively common in Nynorsk and doesn't typically cause syllable division issues. The 'j' sound is a semi-vowel and is treated as part of the following vowel in syllabification.
7. Grammatical Role:
The word is primarily a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Word: nøytralitetsspørsmål
- Translation: Question of neutrality / Neutrality issue
- Grammatical Category: Noun (neuter)
- Synonyms: Nøytralitetsdebatten (debate on neutrality), nøytralitetsstandpunkt (neutrality stance)
- Antonyms: Partiskhet (partiality), engasjement (commitment)
- Examples:
- "Regjeringen diskuterte nøytralitetsspørsmålet grundig." (The government discussed the question of neutrality thoroughly.)
- "Et vanskelig nøytralitetsspørsmål oppsto under forhandlingene." (A difficult question of neutrality arose during the negotiations.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- vennskapssamfunn (friendship society): ven-skap-ssam-funn. Similar structure with compound nouns and consonant clusters.
- arbeidslivsspørsmål (work-life question): ar-beids-livs-spør-smål. Similar syllable structure and stress pattern.
- statsbudsjett (state budget): stats-buds-jett. Demonstrates how consonant clusters are handled.
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