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Hyphenation ofreferansenummer

Syllable Division & Pronunciation

Syllable Division:

re-fe-ran-se-num-mer

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

/rɛfərˈɑːnsənʏmər/

Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)

010000

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('fe'). This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.

Detailed Syllable Breakdown

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

re/rɛ/

Open syllable, onset consonant 'r', vowel 'e'.

fe/fɛ/

Open syllable, onset consonant 'f', vowel 'e', primary stress.

ran/rɑːn/

Closed syllable, onset consonant 'r', vowel 'a', coda consonant 'n'.

se/sə/

Open syllable, onset consonant 's', vowel 'e'.

num/nʏm/

Closed syllable, onset consonant 'n', vowel 'u', coda consonant 'm'.

mer/mər/

Closed syllable, onset consonant 'm', vowel 'e', coda consonant 'r'.

Morphemic Breakdown

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

(prefix)
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referanse/nummer(root)
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(suffix)

Prefix:

None

Root: referanse/nummer

referanse - French/Latin origin, meaning 'reference'; nummer - German/Latin origin, meaning 'number'

Suffix:

None

Meanings & Definitions
noun(grammatical role in sentences)

A unique identifier used for tracking or referencing something.

Translation: Reference number

Examples:

"Kva er referansenummeret ditt?"

"Sjekk referansenummeret fakturaen."

Similar Words Comparison

Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features

kontoradressekon-tor-a-dres-se

Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters and stress pattern.

datamaskinsystemda-ta-maskin-sys-tem

Longer compound noun, but follows the same stress pattern.

universitetsbiblioteku-ni-ver-si-tets-bi-bli-o-tek

Another compound noun with multiple syllables, demonstrating the tendency for stress on the second element.

Syllable Division Rules

The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables (e.g., 're-fe-').

Avoid Stranded Consonants

Consonants are not left alone at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a diphthong or triphthong.

Vowel-Based Division

Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.

Special Considerations

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

The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.

The 'n' at the end of 'referanse' can sometimes cause slight assimilation with the following 'n' in 'nummer', but this doesn't affect the syllabification.

Analysis Summary

Summary:

The word 'referansenummer' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: re-fe-ran-se-num-mer. Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('fe'). The syllabification follows rules of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants. It is composed of two roots: 'referanse' and 'nummer'.

Detailed Analysis:

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: referansenummer

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "referansenummer" is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk, meaning "reference number". It's pronounced with a relatively even stress distribution, though the final syllable tends to be slightly weaker. The 'r' sounds are alveolar trills or taps, common in Nynorsk.

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 division is as follows (detailed in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

  • referanse-: Root, derived from French "référence" (ultimately from Latin "referre" - to refer). Function: Core meaning of 'reference'.
  • -nummer: Root, from German "Nummer" (ultimately from Latin "numerus" - number). Function: Specifies the type of reference.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the second syllable, "fe-". This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns, where stress often falls on the second element.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/rɛfərˈɑːnsənʏmər/

6. Edge Case Review:

Nynorsk allows for both tapped and trilled 'r' sounds. The vowel qualities can also vary slightly regionally. The 'n' in "ansenummer" can sometimes be slightly denasalized.

7. Grammatical Role:

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

8. Definition & Semantics:

  • Definition: A unique identifier used for tracking or referencing something.
  • Translation: Reference number
  • Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine)
  • Synonyms: identifikasjonsnummer (identification number)
  • Antonyms: None directly applicable.
  • Examples:
    • "Kva er referansenummeret ditt?" (What is your reference number?)
    • "Sjekk referansenummeret på fakturaen." (Check the reference number on the invoice.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

  • kontoradresse: kon-tor-a-dres-se. Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters. Stress on the second syllable.
  • datamaskinsystem: da-ta-maskin-sys-tem. Longer compound noun, but follows the same stress pattern.
  • universitetsbibliotek: u-ni-ver-si-tets-bi-bli-o-tek. Another compound noun with multiple syllables, demonstrating the tendency for stress on the second element.

10. Division Rules:

  • Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables (e.g., "re-fe-").
  • Avoid Stranded Consonants: Consonants are not left alone at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a diphthong or triphthong.
  • Vowel-Based Division: Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.

11. Special Considerations:

The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries. The 'n' at the end of "referanse" can sometimes cause slight assimilation with the following 'n' in "nummer", but this doesn't affect the syllabification.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation and 'r' sounds exist, but these do not significantly alter the syllable division.

Analysis generated by gemma3:27b on 6/11/2025

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