Hyphenation ofrespektabilitet
Syllable Division:
re-spekt-a-bi-li-tet
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/rɛspɛktabilɪtɛt/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-bi-'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk words with Latinate suffixes.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, onset consonant 'r', vowel 'e'.
Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'sp' as onset, vowel 'e', consonant 'kt' as coda.
Open syllable, vowel 'a'.
Open syllable, onset consonant 'b', vowel 'i'.
Open syllable, onset consonant 'l', vowel 'i'.
Closed syllable, vowel 'e', consonant 't' as coda.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: re-
Latin origin, intensifier.
Root: spekt
Latin origin (spectare), related to seeing/observing.
Suffix: -abilitet
Latin origin (-abilitas), indicates a quality or capacity.
The quality of being respectable; social standing or good reputation.
Translation: Respectability
Examples:
"Han viste stor respektabilitet i sine handlinger."
"Hennes respektabilitet var viktig for familien."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Shares a similar Latinate suffix (-tet) and stress pattern.
Shares the same suffix (-abilitet) and a similar syllable structure.
Shares the suffix (-tet) and a similar stress pattern, demonstrating consistency in syllable division for words with this suffix.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maintained as onsets (e.g., 'sp' in 'spekt').
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables are structured to follow the sonority sequencing principle.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The word is a loanword from Latin, and its syllable structure reflects this origin.
Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'k' sound may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
Summary:
The word 'respektabilitet' is divided into six syllables: re-spekt-a-bi-li-tet. It is a noun with Latin roots, meaning 'respectability'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllabification.
Detailed Analysis:
Linguistic Analysis of "respektabilitet" (Norwegian Nynorsk)
1. Pronunciation Examination:
The word "respektabilitet" is pronounced with a relatively straightforward structure in Nynorsk, though the 'k' sound can vary slightly regionally. The vowel qualities are standard Nynorsk vowels.
2. Syllable Division:
Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and respecting vowel sequences, the word divides as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- Prefix: re- (Latin, meaning "again, back"). Functions as an intensifier or indicates repetition.
- Root: spekt (Latin spectare "to look, observe"). Forms the core meaning related to appearance or regard.
- Suffix: -abilitet (Latin -abilitas via French -abilité). Indicates a quality or capacity; the state of being able to. This suffix is common in Norwegian loanwords.
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the penult (second-to-last syllable): -bi-li-tet.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/rɛspɛktabilɪtɛt/
6. Edge Case Review:
There are no significant edge cases for this word. The consonant clusters are permissible within Nynorsk phonotactics.
7. Grammatical Role:
"Respektabilitet" functions primarily as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical context.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: The quality of being respectable; social standing or good reputation.
- Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine gender)
- Translation: Respectability
- Synonyms: Anseelse (reputation), aktelse (esteem)
- Antonyms: Urespektabilitet (disrespectability), tvilsomhet (doubtfulness)
- Examples:
- "Han viste stor respektabilitet i sine handlinger." (He showed great respectability in his actions.)
- "Hennes respektabilitet var viktig for familien." (Her respectability was important to the family.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- "universitet" (university): u-ni-vɛr-si-tɛt. Similar structure with a Latinate suffix. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
- "akseptabilitet" (acceptability): ak-sɛp-ta-bi-li-tɛt. Similar suffix and stress pattern.
- "realitet" (reality): rɛa-li-tɛt. Shorter, but shares the -tet suffix and a similar stress pattern. The difference lies in the initial consonant cluster and root vowel.
10. Syllable Division Rules Applied:
- Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are generally kept together in the onset of a syllable (e.g., sp- in spekt).
- Vowel-Centric Syllabification: Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
- Sonority Sequencing Principle: Syllables are structured to follow the sonority sequencing principle, where sonority decreases from the syllable onset to the coda.
11. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:
Regional variations might affect the pronunciation of the 'k' sound, potentially becoming softer or more palatalized in some dialects. However, this doesn't significantly alter the syllable division.
12. Special Considerations:
The word is a loanword, and its syllable structure reflects its Latinate origins. Nynorsk generally adapts loanwords to its phonological system, but the original structure is often preserved to a degree.
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