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Hyphenation ofspesialiststilling

Syllable Division & Pronunciation

Syllable Division:

spe-si-a-list-stil-ling

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

/spɛˈsɪɑːlɪstˈstɪlɪŋ/

Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)

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Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('si'). The final syllable ('ling') receives a slight secondary emphasis, but is not marked as such in standard Nynorsk transcription.

Detailed Syllable Breakdown

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

spe/spɛ/

Open syllable, onset with 'sp' cluster.

si/sɪ/

Open syllable, stressed.

a/ɑː/

Open syllable, vowel lengthening.

list/lɪst/

Closed syllable, onset with 'l'.

stil/stɪl/

Closed syllable, onset with 'st' cluster.

ling/lɪŋ/

Closed syllable, onset with 'l'.

Morphemic Breakdown

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

(prefix)
+
spesialist(root)
+
stilling(suffix)

Prefix:

None

Root: spesialist

Latin origin (*specialis*), meaning 'special'.

Suffix: stilling

Old Norse origin (*stilla*), meaning 'position, place'.

Meanings & Definitions
noun(grammatical role in sentences)

A position or job requiring specialist knowledge or skills.

Translation: Specialist position

Examples:

"Ho søkte ein spesialiststilling ved sjukehuset."

"Han har fått ein ny spesialiststilling i firmaet."

Similar Words Comparison

Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features

universitetetu-ni-ver-si-te-tet

Shares similar vowel structures and complex morphology.

administrasjonad-mi-ni-stra-sjon

Shares the '-sjon' suffix and similar syllable structure.

journalistikkjour-na-list-ikk

Similar length and complexity, with multiple syllables and consonant clusters.

Syllable Division Rules

The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters ('sp', 'st') are maintained within the syllable onset as they are permissible in Nynorsk phonotactics.

Open Syllable Preference

Syllables tend to be open (CV) whenever possible, leading to divisions like 'spe-si-a'.

Vowel Break

Each vowel nucleus forms the core of a syllable, dictating syllable boundaries.

Special Considerations

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

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.

The word is a compound noun, and its syllabification follows the rules for compound words in Nynorsk.

Analysis Summary

Summary:

The word 'spesialiststilling' is divided into six syllables: spe-si-a-list-stil-ling. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('si'). It's a compound noun derived from Latin and Old Norse, meaning 'specialist position'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and open syllable preference rules.

Detailed Analysis:

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: spesialiststilling

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "spesialiststilling" (specialist position) is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk. It's pronounced with a relatively even stress distribution, though the final syllable receives a slight emphasis. The 'j' is pronounced as /j/ (as in 'yes'). The 's' is generally voiceless.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor open syllables (CV) where possible, and respecting consonant clusters, the division is as follows (detailed in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

  • spesialist-: From Latin specialis (special), via Danish/Norwegian. Functions as the base denoting the type of position.
  • -stilling: From Old Norse stilla (to set, place, position). Functions as a noun suffix denoting a position or job.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the second syllable: spe-si-a-list-stil-ling.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/spɛˈsɪɑːlɪstˈstɪlɪŋ/

6. Edge Case Review:

The 'sp' cluster is common and doesn't pose a syllable division issue. The 'st' cluster in "stilling" is also standard. The vowel qualities are relatively straightforward in Nynorsk.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is primarily a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

  • Definition: A position or job requiring specialist knowledge or skills.
  • Translation: Specialist position
  • Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine)
  • Synonyms: Fagstilling (professional position), ekspertstilling (expert position)
  • Antonyms: (Difficult to provide a direct antonym, as it describes a type of position. Perhaps "lærlingstilling" - apprentice position)
  • Examples:
    • "Ho søkte på ein spesialiststilling ved sjukehuset." (She applied for a specialist position at the hospital.)
    • "Han har fått ein ny spesialiststilling i firmaet." (He has gotten a new specialist position in the company.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

  • universitetet: u-ni-ver-si-te-tet - Similar vowel structure, but longer and with more syllables. Stress pattern is different.
  • administrasjon: ad-mi-ni-stra-sjon - Shares the '-sjon' suffix, but has a different initial consonant cluster and stress pattern.
  • journalistikk: jour-na-list-ikk - Similar in length and complexity, but with a different vowel distribution and stress.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in Nynorsk pronunciation exist, particularly regarding vowel qualities. However, the syllable division remains consistent across dialects. Some speakers might slightly reduce the vowel in the unstressed syllables.

11. Syllable Division Rules Applied:

  • Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are maintained within the onset of a syllable as long as they are permissible in Nynorsk phonotactics.
  • Open Syllable Preference: Syllables tend to be open (CV) whenever possible.
  • Vowel Break: Each vowel nucleus forms the core of a syllable.
Analysis generated by gemma3:27b on 6/7/2025

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