Hyphenation ofrevolverskjefte
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)
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Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ver').
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, onset consonant 'r', vowel 'e'.
Closed syllable, onset consonant 'v', vowel 'o', coda consonant 'l'.
Closed syllable, onset consonant 'v', vowel 'e', coda consonant 'r'.
Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'skj', vowel 'e'.
Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'ft', vowel 'e'.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix:
None
Root: revolver
English/French origin, refers to the firearm.
Suffix: skjefte
Old Norse origin, denotes the stock/handle.
The stock or handle of a revolver.
Translation: Revolver stock/grip
Examples:
"Han holdt godt fast i revolverskjefteet."
"Revolverskjefteet var laget av tre."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Compound noun with consonant clusters, similar stress pattern.
Compound noun, similar syllabification based on morphemes.
Compound noun, demonstrating the tendency to break down compounds into syllables.
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.
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.
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.
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