Hyphenation ofstatsvitenskapelig
Syllable Division:
stats-vit-en-skap-e-lig
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ˈstatsvɪtənˌʃɑːpn̩ˌelɪɡ/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the third syllable 'skap'. Nynorsk stress patterns generally favor the root syllable in compounds, but longer compounds can shift stress.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, initial syllable, containing a consonant cluster /st/.
Open syllable, containing a short vowel /ɪ/.
Open syllable, containing a schwa /ə/.
Closed syllable, stressed syllable, containing a long vowel /ɑː/.
Open syllable, containing a mid vowel /e/.
Closed syllable, containing a short vowel /ɪ/.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix:
None
Root: statsvitenskap
Combination of 'stat' (state) and 'vitenskap' (science), Old Norse origins.
Suffix: elig
Adjectival suffix, Middle Low German origin, meaning 'relating to'.
Relating to political science; scientific concerning the state.
Translation: Political scientific, state-scientific
Examples:
"En stats vitenskapelig analyse."
"Statsvitenskapelig forskning."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters and vowel length.
Longer compound adjective, demonstrating similar syllabification principles.
Shorter compound adjective, illustrating the tendency to maintain consonant clusters within syllables.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept within the onset of a syllable whenever possible (e.g., 'stats', 'vit').
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus. Vowels define the boundaries between syllables.
Syllable Weight
Long vowels and consonant clusters can influence syllable weight and stress placement.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The 'n' before 'skap' can be syllabically nasalized in some dialects.
Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might slightly affect syllable boundaries, but the overall division remains consistent.
Summary:
The word 'statsvitenskapelig' is divided into six syllables: stats-vit-en-skap-e-lig. Stress falls on 'skap'. It's a compound adjective formed from 'stat', 'vitenskap', and the suffix 'elig'. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and vowel nuclei.
Detailed Analysis:
Linguistic Analysis of "statsvitenskapelig" (Norwegian Nynorsk)
1. Pronunciation Considerations:
The word "statsvitenskapelig" is a complex compound adjective in Nynorsk. Pronunciation will generally follow Nynorsk standards, with a tendency towards a more conservative pronunciation of vowels compared to Bokmål. The 'sk' cluster is pronounced as /sk/, and the 'p' is unaspirated.
2. Syllable Division:
Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize preserving consonant clusters within syllables where possible, and adhering to the principle of maximizing onsets, the syllable division is as follows (detailed in the JSON output).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- stats-: Root, from "stat" (state, government) - Old Norse státtr (state, condition).
- vit-: Root, from "vitenskap" (science) - Old Norse vit (knowledge) + skap (form, condition).
- -enskap-: Suffix, forming nouns denoting a field of study or practice. Derived from Old Norse.
- -elig: Suffix, forming adjectives meaning "relating to" or "characteristic of". Derived from Middle Low German "-lik".
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the third syllable: "skap". Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root in compound words, but in longer compounds, stress can shift to a later syllable, particularly if it's a prominent root.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ˈstatsvɪtənˌʃɑːpn̩ˌelɪɡ/
6. Edge Case Review:
The 'sk' cluster is a common feature in Norwegian and doesn't present a significant edge case. The 'n' before 'skap' is syllabically nasalized, a common feature in Nynorsk.
7. Grammatical Role:
"Statsvitenskapelig" functions as an adjective. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its use in a sentence.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: Relating to political science; scientific concerning the state.
- Translation: Political scientific, state-scientific.
- Grammatical Category: Adjective
- Synonyms: politisk-vitenskapelig, statsvitenskaplig (same word, used as an adjective)
- Antonyms: (Difficult to provide a direct antonym, as it's a field of study. Perhaps "ikke-vitenskapelig" - non-scientific)
- Examples: "En stats vitenskapelig analyse." (A political scientific analysis.) "Statsvitenskapelig forskning." (Political scientific research.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- demokratisk: de-mo-kra-tisk - Similar syllable structure, with consonant clusters. Stress on the second syllable.
- samfunnsvitenskapelig: sam-funns-vi-ten-ska-pe-lig - Longer compound, but follows similar syllabification principles. Stress on the third syllable.
- økonomisk: ø-ko-no-misk - Simpler structure, but demonstrates the tendency to keep consonant clusters together. Stress on the second syllable.
The differences in stress placement are due to the length and composition of the words. Longer compounds tend to have stress on later syllables.
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