Hyphenation oftollfunksjonær
Syllable Division:
toll-funk-sjon-ær
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/tɔlːˈfʊnksjœːnær/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('funk').
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, containing a long vowel.
Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster.
Closed syllable, containing a diphthong and a consonant cluster.
Open syllable, containing a diphthong.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix:
Root: toll, funksjon
toll - Old Norse origin; funksjon - Latin via French origin
Suffix: ær
Denotes a person holding a position
A person employed to collect tolls or work in a toll station.
Translation: Toll collector, toll officer
Examples:
"Tollfunksjonæren sto ved bomstasjonen."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Similar consonant clusters and vowel-consonant syllable division.
Demonstrates vowel-consonant syllable division.
Shows how longer words are divided, with similar consonant clusters.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are typically divided after vowels.
Onset-Coda
Syllables aim for simple onsets and codas, avoiding complex clusters within a single syllable where possible.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The 'ksjon' cluster is treated as a unit due to its common occurrence. Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'll' (as /l/ or /ɬ/) do not affect syllabification.
Summary:
The word 'tollfunksjonær' is divided into four syllables: toll-funk-sjon-ær. Stress falls on 'funk'. The word is a compound noun with Germanic and Romance roots. Syllable division follows standard Nynorsk rules prioritizing simple onsets and codas.
Detailed Analysis:
Linguistic Analysis of "tollfunksjonær" (Norwegian Nynorsk)
1. Pronunciation Considerations:
The word "tollfunksjonær" presents a few challenges due to consonant clusters and the presence of the schwa sound (ə) which is common in Nynorsk. The 'll' represents a voiceless alveolar lateral fricative /ɬ/ in many Nynorsk dialects, but can also be pronounced as /l/ in others. The 'ksjon' cluster is also a point of potential variation.
2. Syllable Division:
Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor onsets and codas being as simple as possible, and respecting vowel quality, the division is as follows.
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- toll - Root: From Old Norse toll, meaning "toll, payment". (Germanic origin)
- funksjon - Root: Borrowed from French fonction, ultimately from Latin functio meaning "performance, execution". (Romance origin)
- -ær - Suffix: Denotes a person holding a specific position, equivalent to English "-er" or "-or". (Germanic origin)
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the second syllable: funk-sjon-ær. Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root, or the root itself if it's a compound.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/tɔlːˈfʊnksjœːnær/ (Note: /ɬ/ is a possible alternative for /l/ in some dialects)
6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:
- toll /tɔlː/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant(s). No exceptions.
- funk /fʊnk/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant cluster followed by vowel. No exceptions.
- sjon /sjœːn/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant cluster followed by vowel. No exceptions.
- ær /ær/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant. No exceptions.
7. Edge Case Review:
The 'ksjon' cluster is a common point of syllabification debate. However, in Nynorsk, it's generally treated as a single unit within the syllable due to the frequent occurrence of similar clusters.
8. Grammatical Role:
"Tollfunksjonær" is a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical context.
9. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: A person employed to collect tolls or work in a toll station.
- Translation: Toll collector, toll officer.
- Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine gender)
- Synonyms: tollinspektør (toll inspector), avgiftsinnkrever (tax collector)
- Antonyms: None directly applicable.
- Examples: "Tollfunksjonæren sto ved bomstasjonen." (The toll collector stood at the toll station.)
10. Regional Variations:
As mentioned, the pronunciation of 'll' can vary. This doesn't significantly affect syllabification, but it does impact the phonetic realization.
11. Phonological Comparison:
- fotballag (football team): fo-tbal-lag - Similar structure with consonant clusters.
- arbeidsløs (unemployed): ar-beids-løs - Demonstrates vowel-consonant syllable division.
- kommunikasjon (communication): kom-mu-ni-ka-sjon - Shows how longer words are divided, with similar consonant clusters.
The differences lie in the specific consonant clusters and vowel qualities, but the underlying principles of syllable division remain consistent.
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