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Hyphenation ofunntakelseslaus

Syllable Division & Pronunciation

Syllable Division:

un-ntak-sel-laus

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

/ˈʉnːtɑkˌsæːlɑʊs/

Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)

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Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'laus'. The first syllable 'un' is unstressed, 'ntak' is unstressed, and 'sel' is unstressed.

Detailed Syllable Breakdown

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

un/ʉn/

Open syllable, onset consonant /ʉ/, vowel /n/.

ntak/ntɑk/

Closed syllable, complex onset /nt/, vowel /ɑ/.

sel/sæːl/

Open syllable, onset consonant /s/, vowel /æː/.

laus/lɑʊs/

Closed syllable, onset consonant /l/, diphthong /ɑʊ/.

Morphemic Breakdown

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

un-(prefix)
+
tak(root)
+
-takelse-laus(suffix)

Prefix: un-

Germanic origin, negation.

Root: tak

Old Norse origin, related to 'taking'.

Suffix: -takelse-laus

Combination of nominalizing and adjectival suffixes.

Meanings & Definitions
adjective(grammatical role in sentences)

Without exception; exceptionless.

Translation: Exceptionless

Examples:

"Ein unntakelseslaus siger"

Synonyms: Uunntakslaus
Antonyms: Med unntak
Similar Words Comparison

Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features

Uunntakelseu-un-nta-kel-se

Shares the root 'tak' and similar suffixation.

Problemlauspro-blem-laus

Contains the same '-laus' suffix.

Vanskeligheitervan-skel-ig-hei-ter

Demonstrates typical Nynorsk syllable structure with consonant clusters.

Syllable Division Rules

The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable whenever possible.

Vowel Peak Principle

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.

Sonority Sequencing Principle

Syllables tend to follow a sonority hierarchy.

Special Considerations

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

The word is a complex derivation, requiring careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllabification.

Analysis Summary

Summary:

The word 'unntakelseslaus' is divided into four syllables: un-ntak-sel-laus. It's formed from a Germanic prefix 'un-', a root 'tak', and two suffixes '-takelse-' and '-laus'. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'laus'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.

Detailed Analysis:

Linguistic Analysis of "unntakelseslaus" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "unntakelseslaus" is a complex noun in Nynorsk, meaning "exceptionless" or "without exception." It's formed through a series of derivational suffixes attached to a root. Pronunciation involves careful attention to consonant clusters and vowel qualities typical of Nynorsk.

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 is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

  • Prefix: un- (Germanic origin, meaning "not" or "un-") - Negation.
  • Root: tak (Old Norse taka - to take, here related to the concept of 'taking an exception') - Core meaning related to 'taking' or 'having'.
  • Suffixes:
    • -takelse- (Nynorsk, derived from Old Norse taka + -else) - Nominalizing suffix, forming a noun meaning "taking" or "exception".
    • -laus (Old Norse lauss - loose, free from) - Adjectival suffix meaning "without" or "lacking".

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penult (second-to-last syllable): laus. This is typical for Nynorsk nouns and adjectives with multiple syllables.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈʉnːtɑkˌsæːlɑʊs/

6. Edge Case Review:

The consonant cluster /nt/ and /ks/ are common in Nynorsk and do not present exceptional syllabification challenges. The vowel sequence /æː/ is also standard. The double consonant /nː/ is also common and doesn't affect syllabification.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Unntakelseslaus" functions primarily as an adjective. While it can be used attributively (modifying a noun), its syllabification and stress remain consistent.

8. Definition & Semantics:

  • Definition: Without exception; exceptionless.
  • Grammatical Category: Adjective
  • Translation: Exceptionless
  • Synonyms: Uunntakslaus (less common, but possible)
  • Antonyms: Med unntak (with exception)
  • Examples: "Ein unntakelseslaus siger" (An exceptionless victory).

9. Phonological Comparison:

  • "Uunntakelse" (exception): u-un-nta-kel-se. Similar structure, stress on the penultimate syllable.
  • "Problemlaus" (problem-free): pro-blem-laus. Similar -laus suffix, stress on the final syllable.
  • "Vanskeligheiter" (difficulties): van-skel-ig-hei-ter. Demonstrates the tendency to break up consonant clusters when vowels are present.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in Nynorsk pronunciation might affect vowel quality (e.g., /æː/ vs. /ɑː/), but the core syllabification remains consistent. Some dialects might slightly reduce the vowel in the unstressed syllables.

11. Syllable Division Rules Applied:

  • Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., un-).
  • Vowel Peak Principle: Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
  • Sonority Sequencing Principle: Syllables tend to follow a sonority hierarchy (vowels are more sonorous than consonants).
  • Stress-Timing: Nynorsk is stress-timed, influencing syllable duration and prominence.
Analysis generated by gemma3:27b on 6/10/2025

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