Hyphenation ofstraffeutmåling
Syllable Division:
stra-ffe-ut-må-ling
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ˈstrafːəˌʉtˌmɔːlɪŋ/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
01000
Primary stress falls on the third syllable 'må', indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, onset cluster 'str', vowel /a/.
Closed syllable, geminate consonant /fː/, vowel /e/.
Open syllable, vowel /ʉ/.
Open, stressed syllable, vowel /ɔː/.
Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ling'.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: straffe-
Old Norse origin, related to 'to punish'.
Root: måling
Old Norse origin, meaning 'measurement'.
Suffix: null
No explicit suffix beyond the root.
The process of determining the appropriate punishment.
Translation: Sentencing
Examples:
"Straffeutmålingen tok hensyn til alvorlighetsgraden av forbrytelsen."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Shares the 'str-' onset and similar morphological structure.
Contains the root 'mål-' and exhibits similar consonant cluster patterns.
Shares the 'ut-' prefix and consonant cluster patterns.
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., 'str-', 'ff').
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
Geminate consonants (e.g., 'ff') are treated as single units within a syllable.
Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common phenomenon but doesn't affect syllable division.
Summary:
The word 'straffeutmåling' is divided into five syllables: stra-ffe-ut-må-ling. It's a compound noun consisting of the prefix 'straffe-', 'ut-' and the root 'måling'. Stress falls on the third syllable 'må'. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, typical for Nynorsk.
Detailed Analysis:
Linguistic Analysis of "straffeutmåling" (Norwegian Nynorsk)
1. Pronunciation Considerations:
The word "straffeutmåling" presents a challenge due to its compound nature and the presence of multiple consonant clusters. Nynorsk pronunciation generally adheres to a relatively strict phonemic principle, meaning that most written letters correspond to specific sounds. However, vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
2. Syllable Division:
Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize 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:
- straffe-: Prefix, derived from the verb "å straffe" (to punish). Origin: Old Norse straffa. Morphological function: Indicates the action related to punishment.
- ut-: Prefix, indicating 'out' or 'extent'. Origin: Old Norse út. Morphological function: Intensifier, specifying the extent of the measurement.
- måling: Root, derived from the noun "måling" (measurement). Origin: Old Norse mæling. Morphological function: The core concept of measurement.
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the third syllable: "må-". This is typical for Nynorsk compound words, where stress tends to fall on the root syllable.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ˈstrafːəˌʉtˌmɔːlɪŋ/
6. Edge Case Review:
The consonant cluster "str-" is a common onset in Norwegian and doesn't pose a significant issue. The "ff" represents a geminate consonant /fː/, which is phonemically distinct. The vowel qualities are relatively standard for Nynorsk.
7. Grammatical Role:
"straffeutmåling" functions primarily as a noun, specifically a compound noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical role within a sentence.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: The process or act of determining the appropriate punishment.
- Translation: Sentencing (in a legal context).
- Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine gender)
- Synonyms: Domfellelse (conviction), straffilegging (punishment imposition)
- Antonyms: Frifinnelse (acquittal)
- Examples:
- "Straffeutmålingen tok hensyn til alvorlighetsgraden av forbrytelsen." (The sentencing took into account the severity of the crime.)
- "Dommeren forklarte grunnlaget for straffeutmålingen." (The judge explained the basis for the sentencing.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- straffedøm: (punishment sentence) - straf-fe-døm. Similar onset cluster "str-", stress on the first syllable.
- måleinstrument: (measuring instrument) - må-le-in-stru-ment. Similar root "mål-", syllable structure with consonant clusters.
- utredning: (investigation) - ut-red-ning. Similar prefix "ut-", syllable structure with consonant clusters.
The differences in stress placement are due to the varying lengths and morphological structures of the words. "straffeutmåling" has a longer root and a more complex compound structure, leading to stress on the root syllable.
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