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Hyphenation ofslektssammenheng

Syllable Division & Pronunciation

Syllable Division:

slekts-sam-men-heng

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

/ˈslɛkːsˌsɑmːənˌhɛŋ/

Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)

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Primary stress falls on the second syllable, 'sam'. The other syllables are unstressed.

Detailed Syllable Breakdown

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

slekts/slɛkːs/

Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a consonant cluster. The 'ts' cluster is a common feature in Nynorsk.

sam/sɑmː/

Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a nasal consonant. Primary stressed syllable.

men/mɛn/

Open syllable, containing a short vowel.

heng/hɛŋ/

Open syllable, containing a short vowel.

Morphemic Breakdown

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

sammen(prefix)
+
slekt-heng(root)
+
(suffix)

Prefix: sammen

Old Norse origin, intensifying prefix meaning 'together'.

Root: slekt-heng

Combination of 'slekt' (kinship) and 'heng' (connection), forming the core meaning.

Suffix:

No explicit suffix in this case, the 'e' is part of the root 'heng'.

Meanings & Definitions
noun(grammatical role in sentences)

The relationship or connection between family members; family ties; kinship.

Translation: Family connection, kinship, family relationship.

Examples:

"Det er viktig å forstå slektssammenhengen i bygda."

"Hun studerte slektssammenhengen for å finne sine forfedre."

Antonyms: fremmedhet
Similar Words Comparison

Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features

vennskapven-skap

Similar syllable structure with a consonant cluster at the beginning.

samarbeidsam-ar-beid

Shares the prefix 'sam-' and a similar syllable division pattern.

forekomstfor-e-komst

Demonstrates a different syllable structure with vowel-initial syllables, providing a contrast.

Syllable Division Rules

The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible (e.g., 'sl' in 'slekts').

Moraic Weight

Syllable weight is considered based on vowel length and consonant clusters, influencing syllable boundaries.

Morpheme Boundary Respect

Syllable division attempts to align with morphemic boundaries (e.g., between 'slekt' and 'sammen').

Special Considerations

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

The double 's' (*ss*) is treated as a single phonological unit but represented as two letters, influencing syllable weight.

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might slightly alter the phonetic realization of the syllables.

Analysis Summary

Summary:

The word 'slektssammenheng' is divided into four syllables: 'slekts-sam-men-heng'. The primary stress falls on 'sam'. It's a noun composed of the root 'slekt-heng' and the prefix 'sammen', denoting family connections. Syllable division follows onset maximization and morpheme boundary principles.

Detailed Analysis:

Linguistic Analysis of "slektssammenheng" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "slektssammenheng" presents challenges due to consonant clusters and the relatively complex morphology of Norwegian Nynorsk. The pronunciation will vary slightly depending on dialect, but a standard pronunciation will be used for this analysis.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and respecting morphemic boundaries, the division will be as follows (detailed in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

  • slekt-: Root. Origin: Old Norse slekt. Meaning: "kin, family, lineage". Morphological function: Noun stem.
  • ss-: A doubling of the 's' sound, part of the root.
  • sammen-: Prefix. Origin: Old Norse sam- + men. Meaning: "together, with". Morphological function: Intensifier/connector.
  • heng-: Root. Origin: Old Norse hangr. Meaning: "connection, coherence". Morphological function: Noun stem.
  • -e: Suffix. Origin: Old Norse. Morphological function: Definite article ending (nynorsk).

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the second syllable: sam- in slekts-sam-men-heng.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈslɛkːsˌsɑmːənˌhɛŋ/

6. Edge Case Review:

The double 's' (ss) presents a slight edge case. While often treated as a single consonant in terms of phonological weight, it's represented as two letters and influences syllable weight. The 'm' cluster in sammen is also a common feature of Nynorsk and doesn't pose a significant issue.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Slektssammenheng" functions primarily as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical role within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

  • Definition: The relationship or connection between family members; family ties; kinship.
  • Translation: Family connection, kinship, family relationship.
  • Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine/feminine/neuter depending on context, but generally treated as masculine).
  • Synonyms: slektskap (kinship), familiebånd (family ties)
  • Antonyms: fremmedhet (strangeness, foreignness)
  • Examples:
    • "Det er viktig å forstå slektssammenhengen i bygda." (It is important to understand the family connections in the village.)
    • "Hun studerte slektssammenhengen for å finne sine forfedre." (She studied the family connections to find her ancestors.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

  • vennskap (friendship): ven-skap. Similar syllable structure with a consonant cluster at the beginning.
  • samarbeid (collaboration): sam-ar-beid. Similar prefix sam- and syllable division pattern.
  • forekomst (occurrence): for-e-komst. Demonstrates a different syllable structure with vowel-initial syllables.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Some dialects might reduce the vowel sounds or slightly alter the stress pattern, but the core syllable division remains consistent.

11. Syllable Division Rules Applied:

  • Onset Maximization: Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
  • Moraic Weight: Considering the weight of syllables based on vowel length and consonant clusters.
  • Morpheme Boundary Respect: Attempting to divide syllables along morphemic boundaries where possible.
Analysis generated by gemma3:27b on 6/9/2025

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