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Hyphenation ofrekreasjonshjem

Syllable Division & Pronunciation

Syllable Division:

re-kre-a-sjons-hjem

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

/re.kre.a.sjɔns.hjem/

Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)

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Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('re-'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.

Detailed Syllable Breakdown

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

re/re/

Open syllable, stressed.

kre/kre/

Closed syllable, unstressed.

a/a/

Open syllable, unstressed.

sjons/sjɔns/

Closed syllable, unstressed.

hjem/hjem/

Closed syllable, unstressed.

Morphemic Breakdown

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

rekre-(prefix)
+
(root)
+
-sjonshjem(suffix)

Prefix: rekre-

From Latin *recreare* ('to refresh, restore'). Indicates 'again' + 'create'.

Root:

The root is integrated into the prefix in this case.

Suffix: -sjonshjem

'-sjon' from Latin *-tio* forming abstract nouns. '-shjem' from Old Norse *heimr* ('home').

Meanings & Definitions
noun(grammatical role in sentences)

A place for recreation or convalescence; a rest home, sanatorium, or recreational facility.

Translation: Rest home, recreation home, convalescent home.

Examples:

"Ho vart send til eit rekreasjonshjem etter operasjonen."

"Rekreasjonshjemmet låg vakkert til ved fjorden."

Synonyms: kurstad, hvileheim
Similar Words Comparison

Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features

foreldrahjemfor-el-dra-hjem

Similar syllable structure in a compound noun, with consonant clusters.

arbeidshjemar-beids-hjem

Similar structure, demonstrating onset maximization.

fritidshjemfri-tids-hjem

Similar structure, showing consistent application of syllable division rules.

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 a syllable.

Vowel Nucleus

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.

Compound Word Syllabification

Compound words are syllabified based on individual morphemes, considering onset maximization.

Special Considerations

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

Regional variations in pronunciation may subtly affect perceived syllable boundaries, but the written syllable division remains consistent.

The 'sj' cluster is treated as a single onset.

Analysis Summary

Summary:

The word 'rekreasjonshjem' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, syllabified as 're-kre-a-sjons-hjem' with primary stress on the first syllable. It's derived from Latin and Old Norse roots, meaning 'rest home'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules.

Detailed Analysis:

Linguistic Analysis of "rekreasjonshjem" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "rekreasjonshjem" is a compound noun in Nynorsk. It's pronounced with a relatively even stress distribution, though the first syllable receives slightly more emphasis. The 'j' represents the sound /j/ as in 'yes'. The 'sh' represents the sound /ʃ/ as in 'ship'.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable), the word breaks down as follows (see "syllable_division" in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

  • rekrea-: From Latin recreare ("to refresh, restore"). Prefix indicating 're-' (again) + 'create'.
  • -sjon: A suffix derived from Latin -tio used to form abstract nouns. Indicates an action or state.
  • -shjem: A compound element. '-shjem' is a Nynorsk variant of '-heim' (home), originating from Old Norse heimr.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the first syllable: re-kre-a-sjons-hjem. Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of a word, but compound words can have secondary stresses on other elements.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/re.kre.a.sjɔns.hjem/

6. Edge Case Review:

The 'sj' cluster is a common feature of Norwegian and is treated as a single onset. The 'sh' is also a common cluster. No major exceptions are anticipated.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Rekreasjonshjem" functions solely as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical context within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

  • Definition: A place for recreation or convalescence; a rest home, sanatorium, or recreational facility.
  • Grammatical Category: Noun (neuter gender)
  • Translation: Rest home, recreation home, convalescent home.
  • Synonyms: Kurstad, hvileheim (less common)
  • Antonyms: (None directly applicable, as it's a specific type of place)
  • Examples:
    • "Ho vart send til eit rekreasjonshjem etter operasjonen." (She was sent to a rest home after the operation.)
    • "Rekreasjonshjemmet låg vakkert til ved fjorden." (The rest home was beautifully situated by the fjord.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

  • foreldrahjem: (parents' home) - for-el-dra-hjem. Similar syllable structure, with consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
  • arbeidshjem: (work home) - ar-beids-hjem. Similar structure, demonstrating the consistent application of onset maximization.
  • fritidshjem: (leisure home) - fri-tids-hjem. Again, similar structure, showing the consistent application of syllable division rules in compound nouns. The difference lies in the vowel qualities and the specific consonant clusters.

10. Division Rules:

  • Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., re-, sj-, sh-).
  • Vowel as Syllable Nucleus: Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
  • Compound Word Syllabification: Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes, but with consideration for onset maximization.

11. Special Considerations:

The Nynorsk standard allows for some regional variations in pronunciation, which might subtly affect perceived syllable boundaries, but the written syllable division remains consistent.

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

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