Hyphenation ofuoppsettelighet
Syllable Division:
u-opp-sett-e-lig-het
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/uˈɔpːsɛtːəliˌhɛi̯t/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('opp'). The stress pattern is typical for Nynorsk nouns with multiple syllables.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, consisting of a single vowel.
Closed syllable with a geminate consonant 'pp'
Closed syllable with a geminate consonant 'tt'
Open syllable with a reduced vowel /ə/.
Closed syllable ending in a consonant.
Closed syllable with a diphthong and a consonant.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: u-
Old Norse intensifying prefix, meaning 'not' or 'in-'
Root: sett-
Old Norse *setja* - to set, place, put. Related to English 'set'
Suffix: -e-lig-het
Combination of inflectional suffix -e-, adjective-forming suffix -lig, and noun-forming suffix -het
The quality of being impossible to set up, arrange, or manage; unmanageability, insolubility.
Translation: Unsettleability, unmanageability, insolvability.
Examples:
"Den politiske situasjonen førte til ei generell oppsettelighet."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Shares the -het suffix and a similar morphological structure.
Shares the -het suffix, demonstrating a common noun-forming pattern.
Similar suffix structure and stress pattern, illustrating consistent syllabification rules.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables can begin with a single vowel.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Geminate consonants (pp, tt) are maintained within a syllable.
Closed Syllable Formation
Syllables ending in consonants are considered closed.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
Geminate consonants are treated as single units within syllables.
The schwa sound /ə/ is common in unstressed syllables.
Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
Summary:
The word 'uoppsettelighet' is divided into six syllables: u-opp-sett-e-lig-het. It features an intensifying prefix 'u-', a root 'sett-', and suffixes '-e-lig-het' forming an abstract noun. Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('opp'). Syllabification follows standard Nynorsk rules, maintaining consonant clusters and forming closed syllables where applicable.
Detailed Analysis:
Analysis of "uoppsettelighet" (Norwegian Nynorsk)
1. Pronunciation: The word is pronounced approximately as /uˈɔpːsɛtːəliˌhɛi̯t/ (though regional variations exist, as detailed later).
2. Syllable Division: u-opp-sett-e-lig-het
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- Prefix: u- (Old Norse, intensifying prefix, similar to 'un-' in English, meaning 'not' or 'in-')
- Root: sett- (Old Norse setja - to set, place, put. Related to English 'set')
- Suffixes:
- -e- (inflectional suffix, often used to form adjectives or nouns)
- -lig- (suffix forming adjectives, meaning 'able to', 'prone to', related to English '-able')
- -het- (suffix forming abstract nouns denoting a quality or state, related to English '-ness')
4. Stress Identification: The primary stress falls on the second syllable: opp.
5. Phonetic Transcription: /uˈɔpːsɛtːəliˌhɛi̯t/
6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:
- u-: /u/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables generally begin with a consonant or vowel. This syllable consists solely of the vowel 'u'.
- opp-: /ɔpː/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable. The 'pp' is a geminate consonant, common in Nynorsk.
- sett-: /sɛtː/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Similar to 'opp-', the 'tt' is a geminate consonant.
- e-: /ə/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by a consonant.
- lig-: /liɡ/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant at the end of the syllable.
- het-: /hɛi̯t/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Diphthong followed by a consonant.
7. Exceptions/Special Cases:
- Geminate consonants (pp, tt) are common in Nynorsk and are treated as a single unit within the syllable.
- The schwa sound /ə/ in the fourth syllable is a reduced vowel, typical of unstressed syllables in Nynorsk.
8. Grammatical Role & Syllabification:
The word is primarily a noun. Syllabification remains consistent regardless of grammatical function.
9. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: The quality of being impossible to set up, arrange, or manage; unmanageability, insolubility.
- Translation: Unsettleability, unmanageability, insolvability.
- Part of Speech: Noun (feminine)
- Synonyms: uhåndterlighet, umulighet (impossibility)
- Antonyms: håndterlighet (manageability)
- Examples: "Den politiske situasjonen førte til ei generell oppsettelighet." (The political situation led to a general unsettleability.)
10. Regional Variations:
Pronunciation of vowels can vary regionally. The /ɔ/ in 'opp' might be closer to /ø/ in some dialects. This would not significantly alter the syllable division.
11. Phonological Comparison:
- vanskelighet (difficulty): van-skje-lig-het - Similar structure with suffixes -het. Stress on the second syllable.
- mulighet (possibility): mu-lig-het - Simpler structure, but shares the -het suffix. Stress on the second syllable.
- forståelighet (understandability): for-stå-e-lig-het - More syllables, but similar suffix structure and stress pattern.
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