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Hyphenation oftemperamentsfull

Syllable Division & Pronunciation

Syllable Division:

tem-pe-ra-ments-full

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

/ˈtɛmpr̩amentsfʊlː/

Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)

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Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('tem'). Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of a word, especially in compounds.

Detailed Syllable Breakdown

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

tem/tɛm/

Open syllable, stressed, onset consonant cluster.

pe/pr̩/

Closed syllable, contains a syllabic consonant.

ra/a/

Open syllable, vowel nucleus.

ments/mɛnts/

Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.

full/fʊlː/

Closed syllable, long vowel, final consonant.

Morphemic Breakdown

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

(prefix)
+
temperaments(root)
+
full(suffix)

Prefix:

No prefix present.

Root: temperaments

Latin origin (temperamentum), denoting temperament.

Suffix: full

Old Norse origin (fullr), adjectival suffix meaning 'full of'.

Meanings & Definitions
adjective(grammatical role in sentences)

Full of temperament; characterized by strong emotions or a lively disposition.

Translation: Temperamental, spirited, passionate.

Examples:

"Han er ein temperamentsfull mann."

"Ho hadde eit temperamentsfullt svar."

Similar Words Comparison

Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features

problemfullpro-blem-full

Similar syllable structure and suffix '-full'.

kjærleiksfullkjær-lei-ks-full

Similar suffix '-full' and stress pattern.

kraftfullkraft-full

Simple structure, similar suffix '-full', and stress pattern.

Syllable Division Rules

The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'tem-' in 'temperaments').

Vowel Quality

Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.

Syllabic Consonant

/r/ can function as a syllable nucleus after a vowel.

Special Considerations

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

The syllabic 'r' is a potential point of variation in pronunciation.

Regional dialects might influence vowel quality.

The pronunciation of 'temperaments' can vary slightly.

Analysis Summary

Summary:

The word 'temperamentsfull' is divided into five syllables: tem-pe-ra-ments-full. It's an adjective formed by combining the root 'temperaments' (Latin origin) and the suffix 'full' (Old Norse origin). The primary stress falls on the first syllable. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and vowel quality.

Detailed Analysis:

Analysis of "temperamentsfull" in Norwegian Nynorsk

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "temperamentsfull" is a compound adjective in Nynorsk, meaning "full of temperament." Pronunciation will follow Nynorsk standards, which differ slightly from Bokmål in vowel realization and consonant clusters. The 'e' in 'temperament' is typically pronounced as a schwa /ə/ or a short /e/. The 'full' part is pronounced as in English 'full', but with a slightly more closed vowel.

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 word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

  • temperaments-: Root. Origin: Latin temperamentum (via French/Germanic influence). Morphological function: Denotes the quality of having a particular temperament.
  • -full: Suffix. Origin: Old Norse fullr. Morphological function: Adjectival suffix indicating "full of."

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the first syllable: tem-per-a-ments-full. Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of a word, especially in compounds.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈtɛmpr̩amentsfʊlː/

6. Edge Case Review:

The 'r' after a vowel in 'temperaments' can be syllabic, forming a syllable nucleus (as indicated by the /r̩/ in the IPA transcription). This is common in Nynorsk and Bokmål. The double 'l' in 'full' indicates a long vowel sound.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Temperamentsfull" functions as an adjective. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its use in a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

  • Definition: Full of temperament; characterized by strong emotions or a lively disposition.
  • Grammatical Category: Adjective
  • Translation: English: Temperamental, spirited, passionate.
  • Synonyms: (Nynorsk) livleg, sterk, lidenskapleg
  • Antonyms: (Nynorsk) roleg, stillfaren, kjølig
  • Examples:
    • "Han er ein temperamentsfull mann." (He is a temperamental man.)
    • "Ho hadde eit temperamentsfullt svar." (She had a spirited response.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

  • problemfull (full of problems): pro-blem-full. Similar syllable structure, stress on the first syllable.
  • kjærleiksfull (full of love): kjær-lei-ks-full. Stress on the first syllable, similar suffix.
  • kraftfull (powerful): kraft-full. Simple structure, stress on the first syllable, similar suffix.

The consistent stress pattern on the first syllable and the suffix "-full" demonstrate a regular pattern in Nynorsk adjective formation. The differences in the root syllable structures reflect the varying complexity of the root morphemes.

10. Division Rules:

  • Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., "tem-" in "temperaments").
  • Vowel Quality: Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
  • Syllabic Consonant: /r/ can function as a syllable nucleus after a vowel.

11. Special Considerations:

The syllabic 'r' is a potential point of variation, with some speakers pronouncing it more distinctly than others. Regional dialects might influence vowel quality.

Analysis generated by gemma3:27b on 6/9/2025

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