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Hyphenation ofverdensdepresjon

Syllable Division & Pronunciation

Syllable Division:

ver-dens-de-pre-sjon

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

/ˈvɛrdənsdɛprɛʃɔn/

Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)

10001

Primary stress falls on the first syllable of the root ('de-'). A slight secondary stress may occur on 'verdens-'.

Detailed Syllable Breakdown

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

ver/vɛr/

Open syllable, CV structure.

dens/dɛns/

Closed syllable, CVC structure.

de/dɛ/

Open syllable, CV structure.

pre/prɛ/

Open syllable, CV structure.

sjon/ʃɔn/

Closed syllable, CVC structure.

Morphemic Breakdown

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

verdens-(prefix)
+
depres-(root)
+
-jon(suffix)

Prefix: verdens-

Derived from 'verden' (world), Old Norse origin, adjectival/nominal modifier.

Root: depres-

Borrowed from French 'dépression', ultimately from Latin 'depressio', core meaning.

Suffix: -jon

Nominalizing suffix, French origin.

Meanings & Definitions
noun(grammatical role in sentences)

A state of severe and prolonged depression affecting a large portion of the population or the world.

Translation: World depression

Examples:

"Verdensdepresjonen 1930-talet hadde store konsekvensar."

Similar Words Comparison

Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features

arbeidsløyshetar-beids-løy-shet

Similar CVC and CV structures, common in Nynorsk.

samfunnsproblemsam-funns-pro-blem

Similar compound structure and syllable division.

utdanningstilbudut-dan-ning-stil-bud

Demonstrates consistent application of CV and CVC rules in longer compounds.

Syllable Division Rules

The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end

Maximize Onsets

Prioritizes placing consonants at the beginning of syllables.

Avoid Stranded Consonants

Prevents consonants from being left at the end of a syllable without a vowel.

CV/CVC Structure

Syllables generally follow Consonant-Vowel (CV) or Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) patterns.

Special Considerations

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

The 'ds' cluster is common and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.

The compound nature of the word may lead to secondary stress on 'verdens-'.

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but don't significantly alter syllabification.

Analysis Summary

Summary:

The word 'verdensdepresjon' is divided into five syllables: ver-dens-de-pre-sjon. It follows standard Nynorsk syllabification rules, maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. The primary stress falls on the 'de-' syllable. The word is a compound noun formed from 'verden' (world), 'depres-' (depression), and '-jon' (nominalizing suffix).

Detailed Analysis:

Analysis of "verdensdepresjon" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "verdensdepresjon" is a compound noun in Nynorsk. Pronunciation follows the general rules of Nynorsk, which are relatively consistent. Vowel qualities are crucial, and consonant clusters are common.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize maximizing onsets (consonant sounds at the beginning of a syllable) and avoiding stranded consonants, the division will be as follows.

3. Morphemic Analysis:

  • verdens-: Prefix, derived from "verden" (world). Origin: Old Norse. Function: Adjectival/Nominal modifier, indicating relation to the world.
  • depres-: Root, borrowed from French "dépression" (depression), ultimately from Latin "depressio". Function: Core meaning of the word.
  • -jon: Suffix, nominalizing suffix. Origin: French. Function: Forms a noun.

4. Stress Identification:

In Nynorsk, stress generally falls on the first syllable of the root. In this case, it's "de-". However, compound words can exhibit secondary stress on the first element.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈvɛrdənsdɛprɛʃɔn/

6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:

  • ver-: /vɛr/ - Open syllable. Rule: Consonant-Vowel (CV) structure. No exceptions.
  • dens-: /ˈdɛns/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) structure. No exceptions.
  • de-: /ˈdɛ/ - Open syllable. Rule: CV structure. No exceptions.
  • pre-: /ˈprɛ/ - Open syllable. Rule: CV structure. No exceptions.
  • sjon: /ˈʃɔn/ - Closed syllable. Rule: CVC structure. No exceptions.

7. Edge Case Review:

The "ds" cluster is common in Nynorsk and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge. The compound nature of the word is the primary consideration, potentially leading to a slight secondary stress on "verdens-".

8. Grammatical Role:

The word is primarily a noun. Syllabification remains consistent regardless of grammatical function.

9. Definition & Semantics:

  • Definition: A state of severe and prolonged depression affecting a large portion of the population or the world.
  • Translation: World depression
  • Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine)
  • Synonyms: Verdsdepresjon (Bokmål equivalent), global depresjon
  • Antonyms: (Difficult to find a direct antonym, but perhaps) økonomisk oppgang (economic boom)
  • Examples: "Verdensdepresjonen på 1930-talet hadde store konsekvensar." (The world depression of the 1930s had major consequences.)

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist in Nynorsk, but they don't significantly alter the syllabification. Some dialects might pronounce the "r" more strongly or weakly.

11. Phonological Comparison:

  • "arbeidsløyshet" (unemployment): ar-beids-løy-shet. Similar CVC and CV structures.
  • "samfunnsproblem" (social problem): sam-funns-pro-blem. Similar compound structure and syllable division.
  • "utdanningstilbud" (educational offer): ut-dan-ning-stil-bud. Demonstrates the consistent application of CV and CVC rules in longer compounds.
Analysis generated by gemma3:27b on 6/9/2025

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