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Hyphenation ofstrålingsintensitet

Syllable Division & Pronunciation

Syllable Division:

strå-lings-in-ten-si-tet

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

/ˈstrɔːlɪŋsɪntensitet/

Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)

010010

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('si').

Detailed Syllable Breakdown

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

strå/strɔː/

Open syllable with a complex onset ('str-').

lings/lɪŋs/

Closed syllable with a velar nasal ('ng').

in/ɪn/

Closed syllable, onset 'i'.

ten/tɛn/

Closed syllable, onset 't'.

si/si/

Open syllable, onset 's'.

tet/tɛt/

Closed syllable, onset 't'.

Morphemic Breakdown

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

(prefix)
+
strål, intens(root)
+
-ings, -itet(suffix)

Prefix:

Root: strål, intens

Old Norse and Latin origins respectively.

Suffix: -ings, -itet

Denominal and Latin-derived suffixes.

Meanings & Definitions
noun(grammatical role in sentences)

The strength or amount of radiation.

Translation: Radiation intensity

Examples:

"Målingane viste ei høg strålingsintensitet."

"Strålingsintensiteten auka etter ulykka."

Synonyms: strålestyrke
Similar Words Comparison

Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features

solskinnsol-skinn

Similar onset structure ('s-'), compound noun.

vintermørkevin-ter-mør-ke

Compound noun with multiple syllables.

fjellandskapfjel-land-skap

Another compound noun, demonstrating typical Nynorsk word formation.

Syllable Division Rules

The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end

Maximize Onset

Consonant clusters are generally maintained at the beginning of syllables (e.g., 'str-').

Avoid Stranded Consonants

Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary due to vowel sequences.

Vowel Grouping

Vowel sequences are often divided into separate syllables.

Special Considerations

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

The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit.

Regional variations in pronunciation may affect syllable boundaries slightly, but the core division remains consistent.

Analysis Summary

Summary:

The word 'strålingsintensitet' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: strå-lings-in-ten-si-tet. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is formed from Old Norse and Latin roots with Nynorsk suffixes. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.

Detailed Analysis:

Analysis of "strålingsintensitet" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "strålingsintensitet" is a compound noun. Pronunciation in Nynorsk can vary slightly regionally, but generally follows fairly consistent rules. The 'å' is pronounced as /ɔ/, and the 'r' is alveolar. The 'ng' is a velar nasal.

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:

  • strål-: Root. From Old Norse strálar, related to the verb stråla 'to radiate'. Meaning 'radiation'.
  • -ings-: Suffix. Denominal suffix forming a noun from a verb or another noun. Indicates a process or result.
  • intens-: Root. From Latin intentio 'stretching, exertion'. Meaning 'intensity'.
  • -itet: Suffix. Latin-derived suffix forming abstract nouns. Indicates a quality or state.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: in-ten-si-tet.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈstrɔːlɪŋsɪntensitet/

6. Edge Case Review:

The 'ng' cluster is a common feature in Nynorsk and is treated as a single unit within a syllable. The 'str-' cluster is also a typical onset and is maintained.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical function, as it is a single, inflexible form.

8. Definition & Semantics:

  • Definition: The strength or amount of radiation.
  • Translation: Radiation intensity
  • Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine)
  • Synonyms: strålestyrke (radiation strength)
  • Antonyms: None directly applicable.
  • Examples:
    • "Målingane viste ei høg strålingsintensitet." (The measurements showed a high radiation intensity.)
    • "Strålingsintensiteten auka etter ulykka." (The radiation intensity increased after the accident.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

  • solskinn: (sunshine) - sol-skinn /'sɔlˌʃɪnː/ - Similar onset structure ('s-'), but simpler syllable structure overall.
  • vintermørke: (winter darkness) - vin-ter-mør-ke /'vɪntərˌmœrkə/ - Compound noun with multiple syllables, similar to strålingsintensitet.
  • fjellandskap: (mountain landscape) - fjel-land-skap /'fjɛlːˌlɑnskɑp/ - Another compound noun, demonstrating the typical Nynorsk tendency to create long words through compounding.

The differences in syllable structure arise from the complexity of the root words and the presence of longer consonant clusters in strålingsintensitet.

Analysis generated by gemma3:27b on 6/7/2025

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