Hyphenation ofstoffskiftesjukdom
Syllable Division:
stoff-skif-te-sjuk-dom
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ˈstɔfːskɪftəˌsjukdɔm/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('skif-'). Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root, and in compound words, the stress tends to fall on the first root that isn't a prefix.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a fortis consonant. No stress.
Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster. Primary stress.
Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel. Unstressed.
Open syllable, containing a short vowel. Unstressed.
Closed syllable, containing a short vowel. Unstressed.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix:
No prefix present.
Root: stoffskifte
Germanic origin, relating to substance and change.
Suffix: dom
Germanic origin, forming a noun denoting a state or condition.
A disease related to metabolic processes.
Translation: Metabolic disease
Examples:
"Ho vart diagnostisert med ein stoffskiftesjukdom."
"Stoffskiftesjukdom kan ha ulike symptom."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Similar consonant clusters and compound structure.
Similar structure with multiple morphemes and the '-dom' suffix.
Similar structure with '-dom' suffix and compound formation.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'sk' in 'skif').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary due to vowel sequences.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The 'ft' cluster is permissible in Nynorsk and doesn't require special handling.
Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
Summary:
The word 'stoffskiftesjukdom' is a noun meaning 'metabolic disease'. It's divided into five syllables: stoff-skif-te-sjuk-dom, with primary stress on 'skif-'. The word is composed of Germanic roots and a suffix, and its syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Detailed Analysis:
Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: stoffskiftesjukdom
1. Examination & Pronunciation:
The word "stoffskiftesjukdom" refers to a metabolic disease. In Nynorsk, it's pronounced with relatively consistent vowel and consonant sounds, though the 'j' sound can vary slightly regionally. The word is complex, containing multiple morphemes.
2. Syllable Division:
Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and avoiding stranded consonants, the division is as follows (detailed in the JSON output).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- stoff-: Root. Origin: Germanic (related to 'stuff', 'material'). Function: Refers to substance, matter.
- skifte-: Root. Origin: Germanic (related to 'shift', 'change'). Function: Indicates a process of change or alteration.
- -s-: Linking morpheme. Function: Connects the two roots.
- -juk-: Root. Origin: Germanic. Function: Related to illness or disease.
- -dom: Suffix. Origin: Germanic. Function: Forms a noun denoting a state or condition (disease).
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the third syllable: "skif-". Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root, and in compound words, the stress tends to fall on the first root that isn't a prefix.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ˈstɔfːskɪftəˌsjukdɔm/
6. Edge Case Review:
The 'sk' cluster is a common onset in Nynorsk and doesn't present a significant challenge. The 'ft' cluster is also permissible. The vowel qualities are relatively standard.
7. Grammatical Role:
The word is a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical function, as it's a single, inflexible noun form.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: A disease related to metabolic processes.
- Translation: Metabolic disease
- Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine or feminine, depending on context)
- Synonyms: Metabolske sjukdommar (Metabolic diseases)
- Antonyms: (Difficult to provide a direct antonym, as it's a disease category)
- Examples:
- "Ho vart diagnostisert med ein stoffskiftesjukdom." (She was diagnosed with a metabolic disease.)
- "Stoffskiftesjukdom kan ha ulike symptom." (Metabolic diseases can have various symptoms.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- blodtrykk (blood pressure): /blɔdˈtrykː/ - Syllables: bl-od-trykk. Similar in having consonant clusters, but stress is on the second syllable.
- hjertesykdom (heart disease): /ˈhjørtəˌsjukdɔm/ - Syllables: hj-er-te-sjuk-dom. Similar structure with multiple morphemes and a suffix '-dom'. Stress on the first root.
- lungesykdom (lung disease): /ˈluŋəˌsjukdɔm/ - Syllables: lun-ge-sjuk-dom. Again, similar structure with '-dom' suffix and stress on the first root.
The differences in stress placement are due to the inherent stress patterns of the roots themselves. "stoffskifte" has a natural tendency for stress on "skifte".
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