Hyphenation ofporselensisolator
Syllable Division:
por-se-le-ni-so-la-tor
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ˈpɔrˌsɛlənɪsɔˌlɑːtɔr/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('por'). Subsequent syllables are unstressed.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, stressed, containing a short vowel.
Open syllable, unstressed, containing a short vowel.
Open syllable, unstressed, containing a short vowel.
Open syllable, unstressed, containing a short vowel.
Open syllable, unstressed, containing a short vowel.
Open syllable, unstressed, containing a long vowel.
Closed syllable, unstressed, containing a short vowel.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix:
No prefix present.
Root: porselen
From French 'porcelaine', ultimately from Italian 'porcellana'; meaning 'porcelain'.
Suffix: isolator
From Latin 'isolator'; meaning 'isolator'.
A device made of porcelain used to electrically insulate wires.
Translation: Porcelain insulator
Examples:
"Porselensisolatoren var knust."
"Høyspentledningen er beskyttet av porselensisolatorer."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Compound noun structure, similar stress pattern.
Compound noun structure, similar stress pattern.
Compound noun structure, similar stress pattern.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Onset Maximization
Nynorsk favors maximizing consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Center
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are divided based on their constituent morphemes.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The connecting vowel '-sis-' is not syllabified separately.
The long vowel /ɑː/ in 'olator' is a typical feature of this suffix.
Summary:
The word 'porselensisolator' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, meaning 'porcelain insulator'. It is syllabified as 'por-se-le-ni-so-la-tor' with primary stress on the first syllable. The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of maximizing onsets and maintaining a vowel center in each syllable. The morphemic breakdown reveals a root from French/Italian ('porselen') and a suffix from Latin ('isolator').
Detailed Analysis:
Linguistic Analysis of "porselensisolator" (Norwegian Nynorsk)
1. Examination & Pronunciation:
The word "porselensisolator" is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk, meaning "porcelain insulator." It's a relatively long word, and its pronunciation follows the general rules of Nynorsk, which prioritize clear vowel articulation and relatively consistent consonant pronunciation.
2. Syllable Division:
Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and avoiding stranded consonants, the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- porselen-: Root. From French porcelaine, ultimately from Italian porcellana, meaning "porcelain." (Noun stem)
- -sis-: Connecting vowel, often used in compound words. No independent meaning.
- -olator: Suffix. From Latin isolator, meaning "isolator." (Noun suffix indicating function/agent)
4. Stress Identification:
In Norwegian Nynorsk, stress typically falls on the first syllable of a word, or the first syllable of the root in compound words. In this case, the primary stress falls on the first syllable: por-se-le-ni-so-la-tor.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ˈpɔrˌsɛlənɪsɔˌlɑːtɔr/
6. Edge Case Review:
The sequence "-sen-" can sometimes be tricky, but in this case, it's clearly part of the root "porselen" and doesn't trigger any unusual syllabification. The long vowel /ɑː/ in "olator" is typical for this suffix.
7. Grammatical Role:
The word is a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical case.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: A device made of porcelain used to electrically insulate wires.
- Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine gender)
- Translation: Porcelain insulator
- Synonyms: Isolator (more general term)
- Antonyms: (None directly applicable)
- Examples:
- "Porselensisolatoren var knust." (The porcelain insulator was broken.)
- "Høyspentledningen er beskyttet av porselensisolatorer." (The high-voltage line is protected by porcelain insulators.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- solskinn (sunshine): sol-skinn. Similar structure with a compound noun. Stress on the first syllable.
- fjelltopp (mountain peak): fjell-topp. Another compound noun, stress on the first syllable.
- datamaskin (computer): da-ta-ma-skin. Compound noun, stress on the first syllable.
The syllable division in "porselensisolator" is consistent with these examples, demonstrating the typical Nynorsk pattern of dividing compound words into their constituent morphemes and applying initial stress. The longer length of "porselensisolator" simply results in more syllables.
10. Division Rules:
- Onset Maximization: Nynorsk favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable.
- Vowel Center: Each syllable must contain a vowel.
- Compound Word Syllabification: Compound words are generally syllabified based on their constituent parts.
11. Special Considerations:
The connecting vowel "-sis-" doesn't create a separate syllable on its own. It's treated as part of the root.
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