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Hyphenation ofrevolverskjefte

Syllable Division & Pronunciation

Syllable Division:

re-vol-ver-skje-fte

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

/rɛˈvɔlvərˌʃæftə/

Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)

01001

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ver').

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'.

vol/vɔl/

Closed syllable, onset consonant 'v', vowel 'o', coda consonant 'l'.

ver/vɛr/

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

skje/ʃæ/

Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'skj', vowel 'e'.

fte/ftə/

Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'ft', vowel 'e'.

Morphemic Breakdown

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

(prefix)
+
revolver(root)
+
skjefte(suffix)

Prefix:

None

Root: revolver

English/French origin, refers to the firearm.

Suffix: skjefte

Old Norse origin, denotes the stock/handle.

Meanings & Definitions
noun(grammatical role in sentences)

The stock or handle of a revolver.

Translation: Revolver stock/grip

Examples:

"Han holdt godt fast i revolverskjefteet."

"Revolverskjefteet var laget av tre."

Similar Words Comparison

Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features

datamaskinda-ta-ma-skin

Compound noun with consonant clusters, similar stress pattern.

fotballskofot-ball-sko

Compound noun, similar syllabification based on morphemes.

vinterjakkevin-ter-jak-ke

Compound noun, demonstrating the tendency to break down compounds into syllables.

Syllable Division Rules

The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end

Onset Maximization

Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.

Avoidance of Stranded Consonants

Ensuring consonants are not left at the end of a syllable without a vowel sound.

Compound Word Syllabification

Breaking down compound words into their constituent morphemes for syllabification.

Special Considerations

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

Regional variations in vowel quality may occur, but do not significantly alter syllabification.

The 'rv', 'skj', and 'ft' clusters are standard and do not pose significant challenges.

Analysis Summary

Summary:

The word 'revolverskjefte' is a compound noun syllabified as re-vol-ver-skje-fte, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of the root 'revolver' and the suffix 'skjefte'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and avoidance of stranded consonants.

Detailed Analysis:

Analysis of "revolverskjefte" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "revolverskjefte" is a compound noun. Pronunciation in Nynorsk can vary slightly regionally, but generally follows fairly consistent rules. The 'j' is pronounced as /j/, and the 'kj' is pronounced as /ç/ (similar to the 'ch' in German 'ich'). Vowel qualities are relatively standard for Nynorsk.

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 word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

  • revolver-: Root. Origin: English/French (via English). Function: Refers to the firearm.
  • -skjefte: Suffix. Origin: Old Norse skjefta. Function: Denotes the stock or handle of a weapon.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: re-vol-ver-skje-fte.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/rɛˈvɔlvərˌʃæftə/

6. Edge Case Review:

The 'rv' cluster is a common onset in Norwegian and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge. The 'skj' cluster is also standard. The 'ft' cluster at the end is also acceptable.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Revolverskjefte" is primarily a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical function (as it's a single, inflexible form).

8. Definition & Semantics:

  • Definition: The stock or handle of a revolver.
  • Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine, definite singular: revolverskjefteet)
  • Translation: Revolver stock/grip
  • Synonyms: (None readily available - it's a specific part of a specific object)
  • Antonyms: (Not applicable)
  • Examples:
    • "Han holdt godt fast i revolverskjefteet." (He held the revolver stock firmly.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

  • "datamaskin" (computer): da-ta-ma-skin. Similar structure with consonant clusters. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
  • "fotballsko" (football shoe): fot-ball-sko. Compound noun, similar syllabification pattern. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
  • "vinterjakke" (winter jacket): vin-ter-jak-ke. Another compound noun, demonstrating the tendency to break down compounds into syllables based on constituent morphemes. Stress on the penultimate syllable.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in vowel quality are possible, but these don't significantly alter the syllabification. Some dialects might slightly reduce the vowel in the unstressed syllables.

11. Syllable Division Rules Applied:

  • Onset Maximization: Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables (e.g., "re-vol-").
  • Avoidance of Stranded Consonants: Ensuring consonants are not left at the end of a syllable without a vowel sound.
  • Compound Word Syllabification: Breaking down compound words into their constituent morphemes for syllabification.
Analysis generated by gemma3:27b on 6/11/2025

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