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Hyphenation ofstatsmannskunst

Syllable Division & Pronunciation

Syllable Division:

stats-manns-kunst

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

/ˈstatsˌmɑnsˌkʊnst/

Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)

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Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('stats').

Detailed Syllable Breakdown

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

stats/stats/

Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'st'.

manns/mɑns/

Closed syllable, coda consonant 's'.

kunst/kʊnst/

Closed syllable, coda consonant cluster 'nst'.

Morphemic Breakdown

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

stats(prefix)
+
manns(root)
+
kunst(suffix)

Prefix: stats

Derived from 'stat' (state, government), Old Norse *státtr*.

Root: manns

Derived from 'mann' (man), Proto-Germanic *mann*.

Suffix: kunst

Derived from 'kunst' (art, skill), ultimately from Latin *ars*.

Meanings & Definitions
noun(grammatical role in sentences)

The art or skill of statesmanship; the practice of governing a state skillfully.

Translation: Statesmanship

Examples:

"Han viste stor statsmannskunst i forhandlingene."

Similar Words Comparison

Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features

statsbudsjettstats-buds-jett

Similar onset cluster 'st', consistent syllabification.

mannskapmanns-kap

Shares the root 'manns', consistent syllabification.

kunstnerkunst-ner

Shares the suffix 'kunst', consistent syllabification.

Syllable Division Rules

The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are maintained in the onset as long as they are permissible in Nynorsk phonotactics.

Vowel-Consonant Syllable Closure

Following a vowel, a consonant typically closes the syllable.

Special Considerations

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

Nynorsk allows for complex consonant clusters.

Minimal regional variations in pronunciation.

Analysis Summary

Summary:

The word 'statsmannskunst' is divided into three syllables: stats-manns-kunst. It's a compound noun with a prefix 'stats', root 'manns', and suffix 'kunst'. Stress falls on the first syllable. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and closing syllables with consonants.

Detailed Analysis:

Linguistic Analysis of "statsmannskunst" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "statsmannskunst" is a compound noun in Nynorsk. Its pronunciation involves several consonant clusters, which are common in Germanic languages. The 'sk' clusters and the 'st' initial cluster require careful consideration in syllabification.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable), the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

  • stats-: Prefix, derived from "stat" (state, government) - Old Norse státtr meaning "foundation, place, state". Function: Indicates relation to the state or governance.
  • manns-: Root, derived from "mann" (man) - Proto-Germanic mann. Function: Denotes a person, specifically a man of state.
  • kunst: Suffix, derived from "kunst" (art, skill) - German Kunst, ultimately from Latin ars. Function: Indicates the skill or art associated with the preceding elements.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: "stats-manns-kunst".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈstatsˌmɑnsˌkʊnst/

6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:

  • stats /stats/ - Open syllable. Rule: Consonant clusters are generally maintained in the onset as long as they are permissible in Nynorsk phonotactics. No exceptions.
  • manns /mɑns/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Following a vowel, a consonant typically closes the syllable. No exceptions.
  • kunst /kʊnst/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Similar to 'manns', the 'nst' cluster closes the syllable. No exceptions.

7. Edge Case Review:

Nynorsk allows for relatively complex consonant clusters in onsets and codas. The 'st' cluster at the beginning of 'stats' is permissible. The 'sk' cluster in 'kunst' is also acceptable.

8. Grammatical Role:

"Statsmannskunst" functions solely as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical context within a sentence.

9. Definition & Semantics:

  • Definition: The art or skill of statesmanship; the practice of governing a state skillfully.
  • Translation: Statesmanship
  • Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine)
  • Synonyms: Statskunst (more common), politisk klokskap (political wisdom)
  • Antonyms: Udugelighet (incompetence), dårlig styring (bad governance)
  • Examples: "Han viste stor statsmannskunst i forhandlingene." (He showed great statesmanship in the negotiations.)

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in Nynorsk pronunciation are minimal for this word. However, some speakers might slightly reduce the vowel in "kunst" to a schwa /ə/. This would not significantly alter the syllable division.

11. Phonological Comparison:

  • statsbudsjett (state budget): stats-buds-jett. Similar onset cluster 'st'. Syllabification follows the same principle of maximizing onsets.
  • mannskap (crew): manns-kap. Similar root 'manns'. Syllabification is consistent.
  • kunstner (artist): kunst-ner. Similar suffix 'kunst'. Syllabification is consistent.
Analysis generated by gemma3:27b on 6/11/2025

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