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Hyphenation ofstrålingsskada

Syllable Division & Pronunciation

Syllable Division:

strå-lings-ska-da

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

/struːˈliŋʃkaːdə/

Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)

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Primary stress on the second syllable ('lings').

Detailed Syllable Breakdown

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

strå/struː/

Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.

lings/liŋʃ/

Closed syllable, 'ng' cluster.

ska/ʃkaː/

Open syllable, long vowel.

da/də/

Open syllable, final vowel.

Morphemic Breakdown

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

(prefix)
+
strål, skada(root)
+
ings(suffix)

Prefix:

Root: strål, skada

strål from Proto-Germanic, skada from Old Norse

Suffix: ings

Germanic origin, forms a noun

Meanings & Definitions
noun(grammatical role in sentences)

Damage caused by radiation

Translation: Radiation damage

Examples:

"Han fikk en alvorlig strålingsskada etter ulykken."

"Strålingsskada kan føre til kreft."

Similar Words Comparison

Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features

solskinnsol-skinn

Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters.

vinterstormvin-ter-storm

Multiple syllables and consonant clusters.

fjellandskapfjel-lan-skap

Demonstrates Nynorsk pattern of maximizing onsets.

Syllable Division Rules

The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are generally placed in the onset of a syllable.

Vowel-Consonant Division

Syllables are typically divided after vowels.

Syllable Weight

Long vowels can influence syllable weight and stress.

Special Considerations

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

The 'str' and 'ng' clusters are permissible in Nynorsk.

Regional variations in vowel length may occur.

Analysis Summary

Summary:

The word 'strålingsskada' is divided into four syllables: strå-lings-ska-da. Stress falls on 'lings'. It's a noun formed from the roots 'strål' and 'skada' with the suffix 'ings'. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and vowel-consonant boundaries.

Detailed Analysis:

Analysis of "strålingsskada" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "strålingsskada" presents some challenges due to the consonant clusters and the presence of the retroflex consonant /ʂ/. Nynorsk pronunciation generally aims for a clear articulation of all segments, though some dialectal variations exist.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and respecting vowel quality, the division will be as follows.

3. Morphemic Analysis:

  • strål-: Root. Origin: Proto-Germanic strālaną. Meaning: "ray, beam, radiation".
  • -ings-: Suffix. Origin: Germanic. Function: Forms a noun from the verb "stråle" (to radiate).
  • -skada: Root. Origin: Old Norse skadi. Meaning: "damage, harm, injury".

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the second syllable: strå-lings-ska-da. Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root word, or the syllable immediately preceding a suffix.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/struːˈliŋʃkaːdə/

6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:

  • strå-: /struː/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant. Potential exception: The 'str' cluster is a complex onset, but is permissible in Nynorsk.
  • -lings-: /liŋʃ/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant cluster followed by vowel. Potential exception: The 'ng' cluster is common in Nynorsk.
  • -ska-: /ʃkaː/ - Open syllable. Rule: Consonant followed by vowel.
  • -da: /də/ - Open syllable. Rule: Consonant followed by vowel.

7. Edge Case Review:

The 'str' cluster is a common initial cluster in Norwegian and doesn't pose a significant issue. The 'ng' cluster is also well-established. The long vowel /aː/ in "ska-" influences the syllable weight.

8. Grammatical Role:

"Strålingsskada" functions primarily as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical context.

9. Definition & Semantics:

  • Definition: Damage caused by radiation.
  • Translation: Radiation damage.
  • Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine).
  • Synonyms: Stråleskade (more common Bokmål form), skade av stråling.
  • Antonyms: (Difficult to define a direct antonym, but potentially) helbredelse (healing), reparasjon (repair).
  • Examples:
    • "Han fikk en alvorlig strålingsskada etter ulykken." (He suffered serious radiation damage after the accident.)
    • "Strålingsskada kan føre til kreft." (Radiation damage can lead to cancer.)

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Some dialects might reduce the vowel length in "ska-", but the syllable division remains the same. The pronunciation of /ʂ/ can also vary slightly regionally.

11. Phonological Comparison:

  • solskinn: /suːlˈʃɪn/ - sol-skinn. Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters.
  • vinterstorm: /ˈvɪntərstɔrm/ - vin-ter-storm. Similar in having multiple syllables and consonant clusters.
  • fjellandskap: /ˈfjɛlːanˌskap/ - fjel-lan-skap. Demonstrates the typical Nynorsk pattern of maximizing onsets.

The differences lie in the specific consonant clusters and vowel lengths, but the underlying syllable division principles remain consistent.

Analysis generated by gemma3:27b on 6/22/2025

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