Hyphenation ofugjennomtrengeleg
Syllable Division:
ug-jø-nnom-tren-ge-leg
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ʉɡjœnːɔmtrɛŋɡəˈleːɡ/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'le', indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, onset consonant 'g'
Open syllable, glide 'j' following vowel
Closed syllable, geminate consonant onset 'nn'
Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset 'tr'
Open syllable, onset consonant 'g'
Closed syllable, coda consonant 'g'
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: ug
Old Norse *ugu-*, meaning 'not, un-', negation
Root: gjennom-trenn-
Old Norse *gegnom-* and *trenn-*, meaning 'through' and 'to pull, tear, separate', core meaning of penetration and separation
Suffix: eleg
Norwegian suffix derived from Old Norse *-ligr*, adjectival marker
Not penetrable; impenetrable.
Translation: Impenetrable
Examples:
"Festningen var ugjennomtrengeleg."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Similar structure with prefix and compound root.
Similar prefix and adjectival suffix.
Similar structure with prefix and adjectival suffix.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Onset Maximization
Attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Avoid leaving single consonants without a vowel.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
Geminate consonant 'nn' is common in Nynorsk.
Prefix *ug-* is stable and doesn't cause division complications.
Summary:
The word 'ugjennomtrengeleg' is divided into six syllables based on onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements. It consists of a prefix 'ug-', a compound root 'gjennom-trenn-', and an adjectival suffix '-eleg'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'le'. Syllabification follows standard Nynorsk phonological rules.
Detailed Analysis:
Analysis of "ugjennomtrengeleg" (Norwegian Nynorsk)
1. Pronunciation: The word is pronounced approximately as [ʉɡjœnːɔmtrɛŋɡəˈleːɡ].
2. Syllable Division: The syllable division, adhering to the rule of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, is as follows (using only original letters):
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- Prefix: ug- (Old Norse ugu- meaning 'not, un-'). Function: negation.
- Root: gjennom- (Old Norse gegnom- meaning 'through'). Function: prepositional element indicating completion or penetration.
- Root: trenn- (Old Norse trenn- meaning 'to pull, tear, separate'). Function: core meaning of separation.
- Suffix: -eleg (Norwegian suffix forming adjectives, derived from Old Norse -ligr). Function: adjectival marker, indicating quality or characteristic.
4. Stress Identification: The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: le.
5. Phonetic Transcription: /ʉɡjœnːɔmtrɛŋɡəˈleːɡ/
6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:
| Syllable | IPA Transcription | Rule Explanation | Potential Exceptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| ug | /ʉɡ/ | Onset maximization. 'g' follows a vowel and forms an onset. | None |
| jø | /jø/ | Vowel followed by a glide. Glide forms part of the syllable. | None |
| nnom | /nːɔm/ | Consonant cluster 'nn' allowed as onset. Vowel 'o' forms the nucleus. | Geminate consonants are common in Nynorsk. |
| tren | /trɛn/ | Onset maximization. 'tr' is a permissible onset cluster. | None |
| ge | /ɡə/ | Vowel 'e' forms the nucleus. | None |
| leg | /leːɡ/ | Vowel 'e' forms the nucleus. 'g' forms the coda. | None |
7. Syllable Division Rules Applied:
- Onset Maximization: Attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
- Avoid Stranded Consonants: Avoid leaving single consonants without a vowel.
- Vowel Nucleus: Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
8. Exceptions & Special Cases:
- The geminate consonant 'nn' in nnom is a common feature of Nynorsk and doesn't pose a division issue.
- The prefix ug- is relatively stable and doesn't typically cause division complications.
9. Grammatical Role & Syllabification:
The word is an adjective. Syllabification remains consistent regardless of grammatical function.
10. Regional Variations:
Pronunciation of vowels can vary slightly between dialects, but this doesn't significantly affect syllable division.
11. Phonological Comparison:
- "gjennomskjærbar" (translucent): gjenn-om-skjær-bar. Similar structure with prefix and compound root.
- "ubestemmelig" (indeterminable): u-be-stem-me-lig. Similar prefix and adjectival suffix.
- "overtenkelig" (imaginable): o-ver-tenk-e-lig. Similar structure with prefix and adjectival suffix.
The syllable division in all these words follows the same principles of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements. The length of the syllables and consonant clusters differ, but the underlying rules remain consistent.
Definition & Semantics:
- Part of Speech: Adjective
- Definitions:
- "Not penetrable; impenetrable."
- Translation: Impenetrable
- Synonyms: uovervinnelig (invincible), ugjennomtrengelig (also impenetrable)
- Antonyms: gjennomtrengelig (penetrable)
- Examples: "Festningen var ugjennomtrengeleg." (The fortress was impenetrable.)
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