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Hyphenation ofsitronsommerfugl

Syllable Division & Pronunciation

Syllable Division:

si-tron-som-mer-fugl

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

/ˈsɪtrɔnsɔmːærˌfʉɡl/

Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)

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Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('si'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.

Detailed Syllable Breakdown

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

si/si/

Open syllable, stressed.

tron/trɔn/

Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.

som/sɔm/

Closed syllable.

mer/mær/

Closed syllable.

fugl/fʉɡl/

Closed syllable.

Morphemic Breakdown

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

(prefix)
+
sitron, sommer, fugl(root)
+
(suffix)

Prefix:

No prefix present.

Root: sitron, sommer, fugl

Roots from French/Latin (sitron), Old Norse (sommer, fugl).

Suffix:

No suffix present.

Meanings & Definitions
noun(grammatical role in sentences)

A butterfly with lemon-colored markings.

Translation: Lemon butterfly

Examples:

"Ein vakker sitronsommerfugl flaug forbi."

Similar Words Comparison

Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features

solskinnsdagsol-skinns-dag

Compound noun with similar structure and stress pattern.

fjellbekkfjell-bekk

Simpler compound noun, demonstrating onset maximization.

blomsterkasseblom-ster-kas-se

Demonstrates handling of consonant clusters within syllables.

Syllable Division Rules

The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.

Avoidance of Stranded Consonants

Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they form a valid coda.

Vowel-Centric Syllables

Each syllable contains a vowel sound.

Special Considerations

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

The compound nature of the word requires consideration of individual root boundaries.

No significant regional variations are expected to alter the syllabification.

Analysis Summary

Summary:

The word 'sitronsommerfugl' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, syllabified as si-tron-som-mer-fugl with primary stress on the first syllable. Syllabification follows onset maximization and avoidance of stranded consonants. The word is composed of three roots: 'sitron' (lemon), 'sommer' (summer), and 'fugl' (bird).

Detailed Analysis:

Analysis of "sitronsommerfugl" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "sitronsommerfugl" is a compound noun meaning "lemon butterfly". Pronunciation in Nynorsk generally follows a relatively consistent set of rules, but vowel qualities and consonant clusters can present challenges. The 'r' is typically alveolar, and vowel reduction is less common than in some other Scandinavian languages.

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 breaks down as follows (see "syllable_division" in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

  • sitron-: Root. From French citron, ultimately from Latin citrus. Meaning "lemon".
  • sommer-: Root. From Old Norse sumar. Meaning "summer".
  • fugl: Root. From Old Norse fugl. Meaning "bird".
  • The compound is formed by concatenating these roots. Nynorsk frequently forms compounds without explicit connecting vowels.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the first syllable: si-tronsommerfugl. This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈsɪtrɔnsɔmːærˌfʉɡl/

6. Edge Case Review:

The 'mm' cluster in "sommer" is a common feature in Nynorsk and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge. The long vowel /ɔː/ in "sommer" is also standard.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Sitronsommerfugl" is primarily a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical function (as it's not inflected).

8. Definition & Semantics:

  • Definition: A butterfly with lemon-colored markings.
  • Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine/feminine depending on dialect, but generally treated as masculine)
  • Translation: Lemon butterfly
  • Synonyms: None common. Descriptive phrases are used instead.
  • Antonyms: None directly applicable.
  • Examples:
    • "Ein vakker sitronsommerfugl flaug forbi." (A beautiful lemon butterfly flew by.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

  • solskinnsdag (sunny day): sol-skinns-dag. Similar structure with compound roots. Stress on the first syllable.
  • fjellbekk (mountain stream): fjell-bekk. Simpler compound, but follows the same onset maximization principle. Stress on the first syllable.
  • blomsterkasse (flower box): blom-ster-kas-se. Demonstrates how consonant clusters are handled within syllables. Stress on the first syllable.

10. Syllable Division Rules Applied:

  • Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., str- in sitron).
  • Avoidance of Stranded Consonants: Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they form a valid coda (e.g., -fugl).
  • Vowel-Centric Syllables: Each syllable contains a vowel sound.

11. Special Considerations:

The compound nature of the word is the primary consideration. Nynorsk allows for long compounds, and syllabification must reflect the individual root boundaries.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in vowel quality might exist, but they wouldn't significantly alter the syllabification. Some dialects might slightly reduce the vowel in unstressed syllables, but the syllable boundaries would remain the same.

Analysis generated by gemma3:27b on 6/9/2025

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