Hyphenation ofutgangsstilling
Syllable Division:
ut-gangs-stil-ling
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ʉtˈɡɑŋsˌstɪlːɪŋ/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
0100
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('gangs'). 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, initial syllable, vowel nucleus.
Closed syllable, stressed syllable, consonant cluster.
Closed syllable, consonant cluster, vowel nucleus.
Closed syllable, consonant cluster, vowel nucleus.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: ut
Old Norse origin, indicates 'out' or 'away'.
Root: gangs
Old Norse *gangr* ('way, course'), relates to movement.
Suffix: stilling
Old Norse *stilla* ('to set, place'), forms a noun.
The initial position or starting point.
Translation: Starting position, initial position
Examples:
"Fotballspelarane gjekk tilbake til utgangsstilling."
"Ho måtte finne utgangsstillinga for å løyse problemet."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Shares the 'utgangs' morpheme and similar syllable structure.
Similar suffix '-stilling' and comparable syllable count.
Shares the root 'gangs' and demonstrates a common compound structure.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Maximize Onset
Consonant clusters are maintained within the syllable onset whenever possible.
Avoid Single-Letter Syllables
Syllables are not formed with a single consonant as the nucleus.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel (or diphthong) as its nucleus.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
Potential for slight epenthetic schwa insertion in the 'st' cluster in some dialects, but standard Nynorsk pronunciation avoids this.
Geminate consonant 'll' in 'stilling' lengthens the preceding vowel.
Summary:
The word 'utgangsstilling' is divided into four syllables: ut-gangs-stil-ling. The primary stress falls on 'gangs'. It's a noun composed of the prefix 'ut-', root 'gangs', and suffix 'stilling'. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing consonant clusters and vowel nuclei.
Detailed Analysis:
Linguistic Analysis of "utgangsstilling" (Norwegian Nynorsk)
1. Pronunciation Considerations:
The word "utgangsstilling" presents challenges due to consonant clusters and the potential for epenthesis (insertion of a vowel) in certain dialects. Nynorsk pronunciation generally aims for a more conservative approach, preserving more of the written form in pronunciation than Bokmål.
2. Syllable Division:
Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize preserving consonant clusters within syllables where possible, and avoiding syllable-initial single consonants, the division will be as follows (detailed in the JSON output).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- ut-: Prefix. Origin: Old Norse. Function: Indicates 'out' or 'away'.
- gangs-: Root. Origin: Old Norse gangr ('way, course'). Function: Relates to movement or proceeding.
- -stilling: Suffix. Origin: Old Norse stilla ('to set, place'). Function: Forms a noun denoting a position or state.
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the second syllable: "gangs". This is typical for Nynorsk nouns with multiple syllables.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ʉtˈɡɑŋsˌstɪlːɪŋ/
6. Edge Case Review:
The "st" cluster is a common challenge. In some dialects, a slight epenthetic schwa might be inserted between the 's' and 't', but standard Nynorsk pronunciation avoids this. The double 'l' in "stilling" indicates a geminate consonant, lengthening the preceding vowel.
7. Grammatical Role:
"Utgangsstilling" is primarily a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical context.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: The initial position or starting point.
- Translation: Starting position, initial position.
- Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine)
- Synonyms: startposisjon, byrjingsstilling
- Antonyms: sluttposisjon (final position)
- Examples:
- "Fotballspelarane gjekk tilbake til utgangsstilling." (The football players returned to their starting positions.)
- "Ho måtte finne utgangsstillinga for å løyse problemet." (She had to find the starting point to solve the problem.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- "utgangspunkt" (starting point): ut-gangs-punkt. Similar structure, stress on the second syllable.
- "innstilling" (attitude, setting): inn-stil-ling. Stress on the second syllable, similar vowel length.
- "gangvei" (pathway): gangs-vei. Similar root "gangs", stress on the first syllable of the compound.
The differences in stress placement are due to the overall syllable count and the morphological structure of each word. Compounds tend to have stress on the first element, while longer words often stress the second syllable.
10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:
Some dialects might exhibit a more pronounced schwa insertion in the "st" cluster, potentially affecting the perceived syllable boundary. However, standard Nynorsk aims to minimize such insertions.
11. Division Rules Applied:
- Maximize Onset: Consonant clusters are generally kept together in the onset of a syllable.
- Avoid Single-Letter Syllables: Syllables are not typically formed with a single consonant as the nucleus.
- Vowel-Centric Syllables: Each syllable must contain a vowel (or diphthong) as its nucleus.
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