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Hyphenation ofsensasjonshungrig

Syllable Division & Pronunciation

Syllable Division:

sen-sa-sjon-shung-rig

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

/ˈsɛnsɑːʃɔnˌʃʊŋriɡ/

Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)

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Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('sa'). Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root word in compounds, but the prefix modifies this.

Detailed Syllable Breakdown

Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound

sen/sɛn/

Open syllable, unstressed.

sa/sɑː/

Open syllable, primary stressed.

sjon/ʃɔn/

Closed syllable, unstressed.

shung/ʃʊŋ/

Closed syllable, unstressed.

rig/riɡ/

Closed syllable, unstressed.

Morphemic Breakdown

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

sensasjon(prefix)
+
(root)
+
shungrig(suffix)

Prefix: sensasjon

From French 'sensation', ultimately from Latin 'sensationem'. Noun stem meaning 'sensation'.

Root:

The prefix functions as the root in this compound.

Suffix: shungrig

Derived from 'hungrig' ('hungry') with the addition of the linking 's'. Indicates a strong desire or craving.

Meanings & Definitions
adjective(grammatical role in sentences)

A person who has a strong desire for exciting or sensational experiences.

Translation: Sensation-seeking, thrill-seeking

Examples:

"Han er en sensasjonshungrig journalist."

"Ungdommen er ofte sensasjonshungrig."

Similar Words Comparison

Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features

misforståelsemi-sfor-stå-el-se

Compound word structure, similar stress pattern.

overnattingo-ver-nat-ting

Compound word structure, similar stress pattern.

utdanningut-dan-ning

Compound word structure, similar stress pattern.

Syllable Division Rules

The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end

Maximize Onset

Consonant clusters like 'sh' are kept together in the onset of the syllable.

Avoid Initial Consonant Clusters

Syllable division avoids creating syllables that begin with complex consonant clusters unless they are common in the language.

Vowel-Based Division

Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.

Special Considerations

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

The 'sj' digraph is treated as a single phoneme /ʃ/ and doesn't affect syllable division.

The compound structure influences stress placement.

Nynorsk aims for a closer correspondence between written and spoken forms, influencing syllable division.

Analysis Summary

Summary:

The word 'sensasjonshungrig' is divided into five syllables: sen-sa-sjon-shung-rig. Stress falls on the second syllable. It's a compound adjective formed from 'sensasjon' (sensation) and a suffix derived from 'hungrig' (hungry), indicating a craving for sensational experiences. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing consonant clusters and vowel-based separation.

Detailed Analysis:

Analysis of "sensasjonshungrig" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "sensasjonshungrig" is a compound word, and its pronunciation reflects this. Nynorsk pronunciation generally aims for a closer representation of written forms than Bokmål. The 'sj' digraph represents /ʃ/, and 'ng' represents /ŋ/. Vowel qualities are relatively consistent with continental Scandinavian standards.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize preserving consonant clusters within syllables where possible, and avoiding syllables starting with consonant clusters unless they are common, the division is as follows (detailed in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

  • sensasjon-: From French sensation, ultimately from Latin sensationem ("a feeling, perception"). Functions as a noun stem meaning "sensation".
  • -shungrig: A suffix derived from hungrig ("hungry"), with the addition of the linking 's'. The suffix indicates a strong desire or craving for something. Hungrig itself is from Old Norse hungr ("hunger").

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the second syllable: sen-sa-sjon-shung-rig. Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root word in compounds, but in this case, the root is modified by the prefix, shifting the stress.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈsɛnsɑːʃɔnˌʃʊŋriɡ/

6. Edge Case Review:

The 'sj' cluster is a common initial consonant cluster in Norwegian and doesn't pose a syllable division issue. The 'sh' cluster is also common and is treated as a single onset. The long vowel /ɑː/ in "sensasjon" is typical for this type of word.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Sensasjonshungrig" functions as an adjective, meaning "sensation-seeking" or "thrill-seeking". Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its use in a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

  • Definition: A person who has a strong desire for exciting or sensational experiences.
  • Grammatical Category: Adjective
  • Translation: Sensation-seeking, thrill-seeking
  • Synonyms: spenningssøkende (tension-seeking), eventyrlysten (adventurous)
  • Antonyms: forsiktig (cautious), stillesittende (sedentary)
  • Examples: "Han er en sensasjonshungrig journalist." (He is a sensation-seeking journalist.) "Ungdommen er ofte sensasjonshungrig." (Youth is often sensation-seeking.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

  • misforståelse (misunderstanding): mi-sfor-stå-el-se. Similar structure with compound words. Stress on the second syllable.
  • overnatting (overnight stay): o-ver-nat-ting. Similar compound structure, stress on the second syllable.
  • utdanning (education): ut-dan-ning. Similar compound structure, stress on the second syllable.

The consistent stress pattern in these compounds supports the stress assignment in "sensasjonshungrig". The syllable division also follows the same principles of preserving consonant clusters.

Analysis generated by gemma3:27b on 6/8/2025

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