Hyphenation ofsamfunnsødeleggende
Syllable Division:
sam-funns-øde-legg-en-de-nde
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ˈsɑmˌfʊnːsˌœdɛlːəŋˌdeː/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the penult syllable ('legg'). The first syllable ('sam') and the fifth syllable ('en') receive secondary stress.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, onset consonant /s/, vowel /ɑ/.
Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster /fʊn/, vowel /nː/, coda consonant /s/. Geminate consonant /nː/.
Open syllable, onset vowel /œ/, vowel /dɛ/.
Closed syllable, onset consonant /l/, vowel /ɛ/, coda consonant /ɡ/. Primary stressed syllable.
Open syllable, onset consonant /n/, vowel /ə/.
Open syllable, onset consonant /d/, vowel /eː/. Long vowel.
Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster /nd/, vowel /e/.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: sam
Old Norse origin, meaning 'together' or 'with'.
Root: funn
Old Norse origin, relating to 'finding' or 'community'.
Suffix: ødeleggende
Combination of Old Norse roots meaning 'destruction' and the adjectival suffix '-ende'.
Destructive to society; socially harmful; undermining the foundations of community.
Translation: Socially destructive
Examples:
"Denne politikken er samfunnsødeleggende."
"Hans handlinger var samfunnsødeleggende."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Shares the 'samfunns-' compound and similar stress pattern.
Shares the 'samfunns-' compound and similar stress pattern.
Shares the root 'ødelegg-' and similar syllable structure.
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.
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are typically divided into separate syllables.
Geminate Consonants
Geminate consonants (double consonants) are treated as part of the syllable they appear in.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The softening or elision of the 'd' between vowels in colloquial speech does not affect the standard syllabification.
The genitive marker '-s-' is treated as part of the preceding syllable.
Summary:
The word 'samfunnsødeleggende' is a complex Nynorsk adjective formed through compounding. Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences, with primary stress on the penult syllable ('legg'). The morphemic analysis reveals Old Norse origins for its components, and its meaning relates to social destruction.
Detailed Analysis:
Analysis of "samfunnsødeleggende" (Norwegian Nynorsk)
1. Pronunciation Considerations:
The word "samfunnsødeleggende" is a complex compound noun in Nynorsk. Pronunciation involves several consonant clusters and vowel qualities typical of the language. The 'ø' represents a mid-close front rounded vowel. The 'd' between vowels is often softened or even elided in colloquial speech, but for a standard analysis, we assume its presence.
2. Syllable Division:
Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and respecting vowel sequences, the division is as follows (detailed in the JSON output).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- sam-: Prefix, meaning "together" or "with". Origin: Old Norse sam. Morphological function: compounding.
- funn-: Root, meaning "finding", "discovery", or "community". Origin: Old Norse fund. Morphological function: core meaning relating to society.
- -s-: Genitive marker, linking "funn" to "ødeleggende". Origin: Old Norse. Morphological function: grammatical case marking.
- -ødelegg-: Root, meaning "destruction" or "ruin". Origin: Old Norse øyla (to ruin) + leggja (to lay, put). Morphological function: core meaning relating to destruction.
- -ende: Suffix, forming a present participle/adjective. Origin: Old Norse -andi. Morphological function: adjectival derivation.
- -nde: Reduplication of the previous suffix, creating a stronger adjectival form.
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the penult (second-to-last syllable): -legg-. This is typical for Nynorsk compound words.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ˈsɑmˌfʊnːsˌœdɛlːəŋˌdeː/
6. Edge Case Review:
The double consonants (nn, ll) are common in Nynorsk and represent geminate consonants, which are phonemically distinct. The 's' linking the root and suffix is a common genitive marker and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge.
7. Grammatical Role:
The word is primarily an adjective. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its function within a sentence.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: Destructive to society; socially harmful; undermining the foundations of community.
- Grammatical Category: Adjective
- Translation: Socially destructive
- Synonyms: samfunnsskadelig (socially harmful), ødeleggjande (destructive)
- Antonyms: samfunnsbyggjande (society-building), konstruktiv (constructive)
- Examples: "Denne politikken er samfunnsødeleggende." (This policy is socially destructive.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- samfunnskritikk: (social criticism) - sa-mfunns-kri-tikk. Similar structure, stress on the penult.
- samfunnsansvar: (social responsibility) - sa-mfunns-an-svar. Similar structure, stress on the penult.
- ødeleggelsesakt: (act of destruction) - ø-de-legg-el-ses-akt. Shares the root "ødelegg-", stress on the same syllable.
The consistent stress pattern and syllable structure across these words demonstrate the regularity of Nynorsk phonology in compound word formation.
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