Hyphenation ofumenneskelighet
Syllable Division:
u-men-nes-ke-li-g-heit
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ʉmˈmɛnːəʃkəlɪˌhɛɪt/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the penult syllable ('-leg-').
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, vowel nucleus.
Open syllable, vowel nucleus, nasal coda.
Closed syllable, vowel nucleus, nasal coda.
Open syllable, vowel nucleus, consonant coda.
Open syllable, vowel nucleus.
Closed syllable, vowel nucleus, consonant coda.
Closed syllable, vowel nucleus, consonant coda, stressed syllable.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: u-
Old Norse origin, negative prefix.
Root: menneske-
Old Norse origin, meaning 'human being'.
Suffix: -legheit
Derived from Old Norse, forms abstract nouns denoting a quality.
The quality or state of being inhuman; inhumanity.
Translation: Inhumanity
Examples:
"Han viste stor umenneskelighet."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Similar root and structure, stress pattern.
Similar root and structure, stress pattern.
Similar prefix structure and stress pattern.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Vowel Nucleus
Every vowel constitutes a syllable nucleus.
Consonant Coda
Consonants following a vowel belong to the following syllable and can form the coda.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized in the onset.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The 'sk' cluster is treated as a single onset.
Geminate consonants (double 'n') affect syllable weight but not division.
Summary:
The word 'umenneskelighet' is divided into seven syllables: u-men-nes-ke-li-g-heit. It consists of a negative prefix 'u-', the root 'menneske-' meaning 'human being', and the suffix '-legheit' forming an abstract noun. The primary stress falls on the penult syllable '-leg-'. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing vowel nuclei and maximizing onsets.
Detailed Analysis:
Linguistic Analysis of "umenneskelighet" (Norwegian Nynorsk)
1. Pronunciation Examination:
The word "umenneskelighet" is pronounced with a relatively consistent vowel quality across its syllables, typical of Nynorsk. The 'e' sounds are generally close-mid front unrounded vowels (/e/), and the 'i' is a close front unrounded vowel (/i/). The 'm' and 'n' sounds are alveolar nasals. The 'sk' cluster is a common feature in Norwegian.
2. Syllable Division:
Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize maximizing onsets and respecting consonant clusters, the word breaks down as follows (see "syllable_division" in the JSON output).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- Prefix: u- (Old Norse u- meaning 'not', 'un-'). Functions as a negative prefix.
- Root: menneske- (Old Norse menniskja meaning 'human being'). Noun root.
- Suffix: -legheit (Nynorsk suffix derived from Old Norse -leikr + -heit). -leg forms adjectives meaning 'having the quality of', and -heit turns adjectives into abstract nouns denoting a state or quality.
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the penult (second-to-last) syllable: -leg-.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ʉmˈmɛnːəʃkəlɪˌhɛɪt/
6. Edge Case Review:
The 'sk' cluster is treated as a single onset, which is standard in Norwegian. The double 'n' in menneske- is a geminate consonant, which affects syllable weight but doesn't change the syllable division.
7. Grammatical Role:
"Umenneskelighet" functions primarily as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical context within a sentence.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: The quality or state of being inhuman; inhumanity.
- Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine gender)
- Translation: Inhumanity
- Synonyms: Umenneskelig oppførsel (inhuman behavior), grusomhet (cruelty)
- Antonyms: Menneskelighet (humanity), medmenneskelighet (compassion)
- Examples: "Han viste stor umenneskelighet." (He showed great inhumanity.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- menneskeliv (human life): men-nes-ke-liv. Similar structure, stress on the penult.
- menneskehet (mankind): men-nes-ke-het. Similar structure, stress on the penult.
- urettferdighet (injustice): u-rett-fer-dig-het. Similar prefix structure, stress on the penult.
The consistent stress pattern on the penult in these words highlights a common feature of Nynorsk noun morphology. The presence of consonant clusters (like 'sk' and 'dig') doesn't alter the basic syllable division principles.
Syllable Breakdown Details:
- u-: Open syllable, containing only a vowel. Rule: Every vowel constitutes a syllable nucleus.
- men-: Open syllable, containing a vowel and a nasal consonant. Rule: Consonants following a vowel belong to the following syllable.
- nes-: Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a nasal consonant. Rule: Consonants can form the coda of a syllable.
- ke-: Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant cluster. Rule: Consonant clusters are maximized in the onset.
- li-: Open syllable, containing a vowel. Rule: Every vowel constitutes a syllable nucleus.
- g-: Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Rule: Consonants can form the coda of a syllable.
- heit: Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Rule: Consonants can form the coda of a syllable.
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