Hyphenation ofreligionsforfølgelse
Syllable Division:
re-li-gjons-for-føl-gel-se
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/rɛ.lɪˈɡjɔːns.fɔrˈføl.ɡɛl.sə/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
0010110
Primary stress falls on the penult syllable ('føl'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk nouns of this length.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, onset 'r', nucleus 'e'.
Open syllable, onset 'l', nucleus 'i'.
Closed syllable, onset 'gj', nucleus 'ɔː', coda 'ns'.
Open syllable, onset 'f', nucleus 'ɔr'.
Open syllable, onset 'f', nucleus 'øl'.
Open syllable, onset 'g', nucleus 'el'.
Open syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'ə'.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: for-
Old Norse *fyrir*, prepositional prefix meaning 'for, before, against'.
Root: religions-
Borrowed from Latin *religio* via French/German, noun base denoting 'religion'.
Suffix: -forfølgelse
Nynorsk nominalizing suffix indicating an action or state, composed of *-for-* (intensifier) and *-følgelse* (action of following).
Religious persecution; the systematic mistreatment, discrimination, or killing of people because of their religious beliefs.
Translation: Religious persecution
Examples:
"Historien er full av eksempler på religionsforfølgelse."
"De flyktet fra landet på grunn av religionsforfølgelse."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters and vowel patterns.
Shares complex consonant clusters and vowel patterns.
Demonstrates a similar pattern of consonant-vowel alternation.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left as the sole constituent of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are typically divided around vowel sounds.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The 'gj' consonant cluster is treated as a single onset.
The 'rs' cluster is common and doesn't require special handling.
Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might slightly affect the phonetic realization but not the syllabification.
Summary:
The word 'religionsforfølgelse' is divided into seven syllables based on Nynorsk phonological rules, prioritizing maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. The primary stress falls on the penult syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix, with origins in Old Norse and Latin. It denotes 'religious persecution' and functions as a feminine noun.
Detailed Analysis:
Analysis of "religionsforfølgelse" (Norwegian Nynorsk)
1. Pronunciation Considerations:
The word "religionsforfølgelse" is a complex noun meaning "religious persecution." Pronunciation in Nynorsk can vary slightly regionally, but generally follows established rules. The 'g' is a velar fricative /ɣ/, and vowel qualities are consistent with Nynorsk standards.
2. Syllable Division:
Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize 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:
- Prefix: for- (Old Norse fyrir), meaning "for, before, against". Function: prepositional prefix.
- Root: religions- (borrowed from Latin religio via French/German), denoting "religion". Function: noun base.
- Suffix: -forfølgelse (Nynorsk), composed of -for- (intensifier, from Old Norse for) and -følgelse (from følge "to follow" + -else "action of"). Function: nominalizing suffix indicating an action or state.
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the penult (second-to-last syllable): for-føl-gel-se.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/rɛ.lɪˈɡjɔːns.fɔrˈføl.ɡɛl.sə/
6. Edge Case Review:
The consonant cluster rs is common in Nynorsk and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge. The vowel qualities are standard for Nynorsk.
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:
- Definition: Religious persecution; the systematic mistreatment, discrimination, or killing of people because of their religious beliefs.
- Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine gender)
- Synonyms: truforfølgelse (persecution of faith), religiøs undertrykkelse (religious oppression)
- Antonyms: religiøs toleranse (religious tolerance), religiøs frihet (religious freedom)
- Examples:
- "Historien er full av eksempler på religionsforfølgelse." (History is full of examples of religious persecution.)
- "De flyktet fra landet på grunn av religionsforfølgelse." (They fled the country because of religious persecution.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- "universitet" (university): u-ni-ver-si-te-t. Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters.
- "administrasjon" (administration): ad-mi-ni-stra-sjon. Shares the complex consonant clusters and vowel patterns.
- "konsekvens" (consequence): kon-se-kvens. Demonstrates a similar pattern of consonant-vowel alternation.
The differences in syllable division arise from the specific consonant and vowel sequences in each word, but the underlying principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants remain consistent.
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