Hyphenation ofstoffskiftesykdom
Syllable Division:
stoff-skif-te-syk-dom
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ˈstɔfːskɪftəˌsyːkdɔm/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the third syllable 'skif-' (1). Other syllables are unstressed (0).
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, containing a long vowel. The 'ff' is a geminate consonant.
Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster 'sk'. Primary stressed syllable.
Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel. Reduced vowel.
Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a consonant.
Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix:
No prefix present.
Root: stoff-skifte
Germanic origins, relating to substance and change.
Suffix: -s-yk-dom
Nynorsk derivational suffixes forming a noun denoting a condition/disease.
A disease related to metabolic processes.
Translation: Metabolic disease
Examples:
"Ho vart diagnostisert med ein stoffskiftesykdom."
"Stoffskiftesykdom kan påverke energ nivået."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters and suffixation.
Shares the '-sykdom' suffix, indicating a disease.
Shares the '-sykdom' suffix, indicating a disease.
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., 'skif').
Vowel Sequences
Vowel sequences are typically divided into separate syllables (e.g., 'te').
Syllable Weight
Long vowels and geminate consonants influence syllable weight and stress placement.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The 'ft' and 'sk' clusters are common in Nynorsk and do not present exceptional syllabification challenges.
Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect the perceived syllable boundaries, but the core division remains consistent.
Summary:
The word 'stoffskiftesykdom' is divided into five syllables: stoff-skif-te-syk-dom. The primary stress falls on 'skif-'. It's a noun meaning 'metabolic disease', formed from Germanic roots and Nynorsk suffixes. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.
Detailed Analysis:
Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: stoffskiftesykdom
1. Examination & Pronunciation:
The word "stoffskiftesykdom" refers to a metabolic disease. In Nynorsk, it's pronounced with relatively consistent vowel and consonant sounds, though the 'sk' cluster and the 'ft' cluster require attention. The 'j' is a palatal approximant.
2. Syllable Division:
Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and respecting vowel sequences, the division is as follows (detailed in the JSON output).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- stoff-: Root. Origin: German "Stoff" (meaning substance, material). Morphological function: refers to the substance involved in metabolism.
- skifte-: Root. Origin: Old Norse "skipta" (to change, alter). Morphological function: refers to the changing/altering process of metabolism.
- -s-: Linking morpheme. Connects the two roots.
- -yk-: Suffix. Origin: Nynorsk derivational suffix. Morphological function: forms a noun.
- -dom: Suffix. Origin: Old Norse "dómr" (judgment, condition). Morphological function: indicates a state or condition, forming a noun denoting a 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.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ˈstɔfːskɪftəˌsyːkdɔm/
6. Edge Case Review:
The 'ft' cluster is a relatively common but potentially challenging sequence. The 'sk' cluster is also common. Nynorsk allows for relatively complex consonant clusters, so these are not exceptional.
7. Grammatical Role:
"Stoffskiftesykdom" is exclusively a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical context within a sentence.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: A disease related to metabolic processes.
- Translation: Metabolic disease
- Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine gender)
- Synonyms: Metabolske sjukdommar (Metabolic diseases)
- Antonyms: (Difficult to provide a direct antonym, as it's a disease category. "God helse" - good health - could be considered a broad opposite.)
- Examples:
- "Ho vart diagnostisert med ein stoffskiftesykdom." (She was diagnosed with a metabolic disease.)
- "Stoffskiftesykdom kan påverke energ nivået." (Metabolic diseases can affect energy levels.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- blodtrykksmålar (blood pressure monitor): "blod-trykks-må-lar". Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters. Stress on the second syllable.
- hjertesykdom (heart disease): "hjer-te-syk-dom". Similar suffix "-dom". Stress on the first syllable.
- lungesykdom (lung disease): "lun-ge-syk-dom". Similar suffix "-dom". Stress on the first syllable.
The differences in stress patterns are due to the different root structures and the overall prosodic weight of the words. "Stoffskiftesykdom" has a longer root sequence, leading to stress on the second root.
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