Hyphenation ofutstillingsvindauga
Syllable Division:
ut-still-ings-vin-dau-ga
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ʉtˈstɪlːɪŋsˌvɪnːdɔu̯ɡɑ/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('still'). Nynorsk typically stresses the first syllable of the root within a compound.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced consonant. Unstressed.
Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster, a short vowel, and a geminate consonant. Primary stressed syllable.
Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a velar nasal consonant. Unstressed.
Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a geminate consonant. Unstressed.
Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Unstressed.
Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced consonant. Unstressed.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: ut
Old Norse origin, adverbial prefix meaning 'out'.
Root: still
Old Norse origin, related to 'stillness', forming part of the display concept.
Suffix: ingsvindauga
Combination of -ing (verbal noun) and vindauga (window), forming a compound noun.
A window used for displaying goods or exhibits.
Translation: Shop window, display window
Examples:
"Han stod og såg på dukker i utstillingsvindauga."
"Utstillingsvindauga var pynta til jul."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters and stress pattern.
Demonstrates compound word syllabification.
Illustrates geminate consonant handling within syllables.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Onset Maximization
Prioritizing syllables with larger consonant clusters at the beginning.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Ensuring consonants are followed by vowels within a syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Breaking down compound words into their constituent morphemes for syllabic analysis.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The geminate consonants /lː/ and /nː/ are treated as part of the preceding syllable.
Regional variations in vowel quality are minimal and do not affect syllable division.
Summary:
The word 'utstillingsvindauga' is a compound noun meaning 'shop window'. It is divided into six syllables: ut-still-ings-vin-dau-ga, with primary stress on 'still'. The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and avoidance of stranded consonants, breaking down the compound into its morphemic components.
Detailed Analysis:
Analysis of "utstillingsvindauga" (Norwegian Nynorsk)
1. Pronunciation Considerations:
The word "utstillingsvindauga" is a compound noun meaning "shop window" or "display window". Pronunciation in Nynorsk can vary slightly regionally, but generally follows established rules. The 'v' is pronounced as a voiced labiodental fricative /v/. The 'au' is a diphthong. The 'ng' is a velar nasal /ŋ/.
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 word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- Prefix: ut- (Old Norse út). Function: Adverbial prefix indicating 'out' or 'exterior'.
- Root: still- (Old Norse stilla). Function: Related to 'still', 'quiet', but here forming part of the compound relating to 'display'.
- Suffix 1: -ing- (Nynorsk/Old Norse). Function: Forms a verbal noun or gerund, indicating an action or process.
- Suffix 2: -s- (Nynorsk/Old Norse). Function: Genitive marker, possessive or relating to.
- Suffix 3: -vindauga (Nynorsk/Old Norse vindauga). Function: Compound noun meaning 'window' (wind + eye).
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the second syllable: ut-still-ings-vin-dau-ga. Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root word within a compound.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ʉtˈstɪlːɪŋsˌvɪnːdɔu̯ɡɑ/
6. Edge Case Review:
The 'v' cluster in vindauga is a common feature of Nynorsk and doesn't present a significant edge case. The long vowels /iː/ and /ɔu̯/ are typical of the language.
7. Grammatical Role:
The word is primarily a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical function, as it's a fixed compound noun.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Word: utstillingsvindauga
- Grammatical Category: Noun (neuter)
- Definition: Shop window, display window.
- Translation: Shop window, display window
- Synonyms: butikkvindauga (more common in Bokmål)
- Antonyms: (None directly applicable)
- Examples:
- "Han stod og såg på dukker i utstillingsvindauga." (He was standing looking at dolls in the shop window.)
- "Utstillingsvindauga var pynta til jul." (The shop window was decorated for Christmas.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- bokhandlar: (bookshop) - bok-han-dlar - Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters. Stress on the first syllable of the root.
- datamaskin: (computer) - da-ta-ma-skin - Demonstrates the tendency to break up compounds into syllables based on constituent parts. Stress on the second syllable.
- fjelltoppar: (mountain peaks) - fjel-l-top-par - Shows how geminate consonants (double consonants) are treated within syllables. Stress on the first syllable.
The differences in syllable division arise from the varying consonant clusters and vowel lengths within each word. "utstillingsvindauga" has a more complex consonant cluster (-ings-) and a diphthong (-au-) which influence the division.
10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:
Regional variations in Nynorsk pronunciation are minimal for this word. Some dialects might slightly alter the vowel quality, but the syllable division remains consistent.
11. Division Rules Applied:
- Onset Maximization: Attempting to create syllables with as many initial consonants as possible.
- Avoidance of Stranded Consonants: Ensuring that consonants are not left at the end of a syllable without a vowel.
- Compound Word Syllabification: Breaking down compound words into their constituent parts for syllabic analysis.
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