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Hyphenation oftennismesterskap

Syllable Division & Pronunciation

Syllable Division:

ten-nis-mes-ter-skap

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

/ˈtɛnːɪsˌmɛstərˌskɑp/

Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)

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Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'mes' (mes-ter-skap). This is typical for Nynorsk nouns.

Detailed Syllable Breakdown

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

ten/tɛnː/

Open syllable, initial consonant, long vowel.

nis/nɪs/

Closed syllable, consonant cluster, short vowel.

mes/mɛstər/

Open syllable, initial consonant, short vowel.

ter/tər/

Closed syllable, initial consonant, reduced vowel.

skap/skɑp/

Closed syllable, consonant cluster, short vowel.

Morphemic Breakdown

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

tennis(prefix)
+
mester(root)
+
skap(suffix)

Prefix: tennis

Borrowed from English, ultimately from Greek. Denotes the sport.

Root: mester

From Old Norse *meistari* (master, champion). Indicates skill.

Suffix: skap

From Old Norse *skapr*. Forms abstract nouns denoting a state.

Meanings & Definitions
noun(grammatical role in sentences)

A competition or championship in the sport of tennis.

Translation: Tennis championship

Examples:

"Han vann tennismesterskapet."

"Tennismesterskapet i Wimbledon er prestisjefylt."

Synonyms: Tennisturnering
Similar Words Comparison

Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features

fotballmesterskapfo-tball-mes-ter-skap

Similar structure with a borrowed root and the -mester-skap suffix.

idrettsmesterskapi-dret-tsmes-ter-skap

Demonstrates the consistent use of -mesterskap for championships.

verdensmesterskapver-dens-mes-ter-skap

Shows the same suffixation pattern.

Syllable Division Rules

The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end

Maximize Onsets

Nynorsk favors placing as many consonants as possible at the beginning of a syllable.

Vowel-Consonant Division

Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.

Consonant-Vowel Division

Syllables are often divided before a vowel preceded by a consonant.

Special Considerations

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

The geminate consonant 'nn' in 'tennis' is treated as a single consonant sound for syllabification.

The word is a compound, and the syllabification reflects the individual morphemes.

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but they don't alter the core syllabification.

Analysis Summary

Summary:

The word 'tennismesterskap' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, syllabified as ten-nis-mes-ter-skap with primary stress on 'mes'. It consists of the borrowed root 'tennis', the root 'mester' meaning 'master', and the suffix 'skap' forming an abstract noun. Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and dividing around vowel-consonant boundaries.

Detailed Analysis:

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: tennismesterskap

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "tennismesterskap" (tennis championship) is a compound noun in Nynorsk. Its pronunciation involves a mix of voiced and voiceless consonants, and vowel qualities typical of the language. The 'e' vowels can vary slightly in realization depending on dialect.

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 word breaks down as follows.

3. Morphemic Analysis:

  • tennis-: Borrowed from English, ultimately from Greek tennistos. Functions as a compounding element denoting the sport.
  • -mester-: Root, from Old Norse meistari (master, champion). Indicates skill or expertise.
  • -skap: Suffix, from Old Norse skapr (shape, condition, state). Forms abstract nouns denoting a state or quality.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: mes-ter-skap. This is typical for Nynorsk nouns.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈtɛnːɪsˌmɛstərˌskɑp/

6. Edge Case Review:

The double 'n' in "tennis" can sometimes lead to slight variations in pronunciation, but doesn't affect syllabification. The consonant cluster 'sm' is permissible as an onset in Nynorsk.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Tennismesterskap" is primarily a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

  • Definition: A competition or championship in the sport of tennis.
  • Grammatical Category: Noun (neuter gender)
  • Translation: Tennis championship
  • Synonyms: Tennisturnering (tennis tournament)
  • Antonyms: None directly applicable.
  • Examples:
    • "Han vann tennismesterskapet." (He won the tennis championship.)
    • "Tennismesterskapet i Wimbledon er prestisjefylt." (The Wimbledon tennis championship is prestigious.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

  • fotballmesterskap (football championship): fo-tball-mes-ter-skap. Similar structure with a borrowed root and the -mester-skap suffix.
  • idrettsmesterskap (sports championship): i-dret-tsmes-ter-skap. Demonstrates the consistent use of -mesterskap for championships.
  • verdensmesterskap (world championship): ver-dens-mes-ter-skap. Shows the same suffixation pattern.

Syllable Breakdown Details:

  • ten-: /tɛnː/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant. Exception: The geminate 'n' doesn't prevent syllable division.
  • nis-: /nɪs/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant followed by vowel.
  • mes-: /mɛstər/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant.
  • ter-: /tər/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant followed by vowel.
  • skap: /skɑp/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant followed by vowel.

Division Rules Applied:

  1. Maximize Onsets: Nynorsk favors placing as many consonants as possible at the beginning of a syllable.
  2. Vowel-Consonant Division: Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
  3. Consonant-Vowel Division: Syllables are often divided before a vowel preceded by a consonant.

Special Considerations:

  • The geminate consonant 'nn' in "tennis" is treated as a single consonant sound for syllabification purposes.
  • The word is a compound, and the syllabification reflects the individual morphemes.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but they don't alter the core syllabification.
Analysis generated by gemma3:27b on 6/9/2025

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