Hyphenation ofutanomekteskapleg
Syllable Division:
u-ta-no-mek-tes-kap-leg
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ʉˈtɑnɔmɛktɛskɑplɛɡ/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the penult syllable ('-skap-').
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, vowel only.
Open syllable, onset consonant 't', vowel 'a'.
Open syllable, onset consonant 'n', vowel 'o'.
Closed syllable, onset consonant 'm', vowel 'e', coda consonant 'k'.
Closed syllable, onset consonant 't', vowel 'e', coda consonant 's'.
Closed syllable, onset consonant 'k', vowel 'a', coda consonant 'p'.
Closed syllable, onset consonant 'l', vowel 'e', coda consonant 'g'.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: utan-
Old Norse origin, meaning 'without'.
Root: omekteskap-
Derived from 'ekteskap' (marriage) with 'ome-' indicating outside of. Relatively recent addition to Nynorsk.
Suffix: -leg
Old Norse origin, adjectival suffix meaning 'having the quality of'.
Extramarital, illicit, adulterous.
Translation: Extramarital
Examples:
"Eit utanomekteskapleg forhold"
"Ho hadde eit utanomekteskapleg eventyr."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Onset Maximization
Prioritizes placing consonants at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Avoids leaving single consonants at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains a vowel sound.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The *ome-* prefix is relatively new to Nynorsk.
Regional variations in pronunciation could affect vowel realization.
Summary:
The word 'utanomekteskapleg' is divided into seven syllables: u-ta-no-mek-tes-kap-leg. It's an adjective meaning 'extramarital' and is formed from the prefix 'utan-', the root 'omekteskap-', and the suffix '-leg'. Primary stress falls on the penult syllable ('-skap-'). Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants.
Detailed Analysis:
Analysis of "utanomekteskapleg" (Norwegian Nynorsk)
1. Pronunciation Considerations:
The word "utanomekteskapleg" is a complex adjective meaning "extramarital." Pronunciation in Nynorsk can vary slightly regionally, but generally follows established rules. The vowel qualities are crucial, and consonant clusters are common.
2. Syllable Division:
Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and avoiding stranded consonants, the division is as follows (detailed in the JSON output).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- utan-: Prefix, meaning "without" (Old Norse útan).
- omekteskap-: Root, derived from ekteskap (marriage) with ome- indicating outside of. The ome- prefix is a relatively recent addition to Nynorsk, borrowed from Danish.
- -leg: Suffix, adjectival suffix meaning "having the quality of" or "characterized by" (Old Norse -ligr).
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the penult (second-to-last syllable): -skap-.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ʉˈtɑnɔmɛktɛskɑplɛɡ/
6. Edge Case Review:
The consonant cluster "-ktes-" is a potential point of complexity. Nynorsk allows for relatively complex consonant clusters, but the syllable division must respect phonotactic constraints.
7. Grammatical Role:
The word is primarily an adjective. While it could theoretically be used attributively as part of a compound noun, the syllable division and stress remain consistent.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: Extramarital, illicit, adulterous.
- Grammatical Category: Adjective
- Synonyms: Ugifte (unofficial), utanfor ekteskapet (outside of marriage)
- Antonyms: Gifte (married), lovleg (legal)
- Examples: "Eit utanomekteskapleg forhold" (An extramarital affair). "Ho hadde eit utanomekteskapleg eventyr." (She had an extramarital adventure.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- ekteskap (marriage): e-tes-kap. Similar structure with a consonant cluster.
- vanskelig (difficult): van-skje-lig. Similar vowel qualities and consonant clusters.
- utenfor (outside): u-ten-for. Demonstrates the prefix uten- and syllable division with consonant clusters.
The differences in syllable division arise from the varying length and complexity of the root and suffix components. "utanomekteskapleg" has a longer and more complex root than the other examples.
10. Division Rules:
- Onset Maximization: Prioritize placing consonants at the beginning of syllables.
- Avoid Stranded Consonants: Avoid leaving single consonants at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
- Vowel-Centric Syllables: Each syllable generally contains a vowel sound.
11. Special Considerations:
The ome- prefix is relatively new to Nynorsk and its integration into syllable structure is still evolving. Regional variations in pronunciation could affect the precise realization of the vowel sounds.
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