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Hyphenation oftungvektsklasse

Syllable Division & Pronunciation

Syllable Division:

tun-gvekts-kla-sse

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

/ˈtʉŋːveːktsklɑsːə/

Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)

1000

Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('tun-').

Detailed Syllable Breakdown

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

tun/tʉn/

Open syllable, CV structure, unstressed.

gvekts/ɡveːkts/

Closed syllable, CVC structure, stressed.

kla/klɑ/

Open syllable, CV structure, unstressed.

sse/sːə/

Closed syllable, CVC structure, unstressed.

Morphemic Breakdown

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

tung-(prefix)
+
vekt-(root)
+
-klasse(suffix)

Prefix: tung-

From Old Norse *tunga*, meaning 'tongue', functioning as a prefix denoting 'heavy'.

Root: vekt-

From Old Norse *vekt*, meaning 'weight'.

Suffix: -klasse

From German *Klasse*, indicating a category or group.

Meanings & Definitions
noun(grammatical role in sentences)

A weight class, a category based on weight, typically in sports like boxing or weightlifting.

Translation: Weight class

Examples:

"Han kjempar i tungvektsklasse."

"Utøvarane vart delt inn i ulike tungvektsklassar."

Synonyms: vektgruppe
Similar Words Comparison

Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features

fotballagfo-tbal-lag

Similar CV structure and stress pattern.

datamaskinerda-ta-mas-ki-ner

Compound word with multiple syllables, following onset maximization.

arbeidslivar-beids-liv

Compound word, similar to 'tungvektsklasse', with stress on the first syllable.

Syllable Division Rules

The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end

Onset Maximization

Consonants are assigned to the following syllable to maximize the number of onsets.

CV/CVC Structure

Syllables are formed based on Consonant-Vowel (CV) or Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) patterns.

Special Considerations

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

Norwegian compound words often exhibit tight groupings, influencing syllabification.

Regional variations in vowel length may occur.

Analysis Summary

Summary:

The word 'tungvektsklasse' is divided into four syllables: tun-gvekts-kla-sse. It's a compound noun with stress on the first syllable. Syllabification follows onset maximization and CV/CVC structure rules, typical for Norwegian Nynorsk.

Detailed Analysis:

Analysis of "tungvektsklasse" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation: The word is pronounced approximately as [ˈtʉŋːveːktsklɑsːə].

2. Syllable Division: The syllable division, adhering to the rule of maximizing onsets, is: tun-gvekts-kla-sse.

3. Morphemic Analysis:

  • tung-: Root. From Old Norse tunga meaning "tongue," but here functioning as a prefix denoting "heavy" or "weighty." (Germanic origin)
  • vekt-: Root. From Old Norse vekt meaning "weight." (Germanic origin)
  • -s-: Genitive/Linking marker. Connects the compound words. (Germanic origin)
  • -klasse: Suffix. From German Klasse (class), borrowed into Norwegian. Indicates a category or group. (Germanic origin)

4. Stress Identification: The primary stress falls on the first syllable: tun-.

5. Phonetic Transcription: /ˈtʉŋːveːktsklɑsːə/

6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:

  • tun-: /tʉn/ - Open syllable. Rule: Consonant-Vowel (CV) structure. No exceptions.
  • gvekts-: /ˈɡveːkts/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Maximizing onsets. 'g' is preferred as the onset of the syllable rather than being part of the previous syllable. Potential exception: Some speakers might pronounce it as 'tʉn-g vekts-' with a slight pause, but the compound nature of the word favors the tighter grouping.
  • kla-: /klɑ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Consonant-Vowel (CV) structure. No exceptions.
  • sse: /sːə/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) structure. The doubled 's' creates a long consonant sound.

7. Edge Case Review: Norwegian compound words often present challenges in syllabification. The tendency to create tight compounds, as seen here, overrides some potential syllable division points.

8. Grammatical Role: The word functions primarily as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical function.

9. Definition & Semantics:

  • Definition: A weight class, a category based on weight, typically in sports like boxing or weightlifting.
  • Translation: Weight class
  • Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine)
  • Synonyms: vektgruppe (weight group)
  • Antonyms: None directly applicable.
  • Examples:
    • "Han kjempar i tungvektsklasse." (He fights in the heavyweight class.)
    • "Utøvarane vart delt inn i ulike tungvektsklassar." (The athletes were divided into different weight classes.)

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations: Some regional dialects might exhibit slight vowel variations, but the core syllabification remains consistent. The length of the vowels can also vary slightly.

11. Phonological Comparison:

  • fotballag: fo-tbal-lag - Similar CV structure. Stress on the first syllable.
  • datamaskiner: da-ta-mas-ki-ner - More syllables, but follows the same onset maximization principle. Stress on the third syllable.
  • arbeidsliv: ar-beids-liv - Compound word, similar to tungvektsklasse. Stress on the first syllable.

The key difference is the length of the vowels and the presence of doubled consonants in tungvektsklasse, which influences the phonetic realization but not the core syllabification rules.

Analysis generated by gemma3:27b on 6/10/2025

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