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Hyphenation ofverdensorganisasjon

Syllable Division & Pronunciation

Syllable Division:

verds-or-gan-isasj-on

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

/ˈvɛrdənˌɔrɡanisasjɔn/

Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)

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Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('isasj'). Nynorsk generally stresses the penultimate syllable, but compound words can shift stress.

Detailed Syllable Breakdown

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

verds/vɛrd/

Open syllable, initial consonant cluster 'vr', stressed.

or/ɔr/

Open syllable, vowel 'o'.

gan/ɡan/

Open syllable, initial consonant 'g'.

isasj/isasj/

Closed syllable, 'sj' cluster, primary stress.

on/ɔn/

Open syllable, final vowel 'o'.

Morphemic Breakdown

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

verds(prefix)
+
organisasj(root)
+
on(suffix)

Prefix: verds

Derived from 'verda' (world), Old Norse *verǫld*.

Root: organisasj

Derived from 'organisasjon' (organization), ultimately from Greek *organon*.

Suffix: on

Common Nynorsk noun ending.

Meanings & Definitions
noun(grammatical role in sentences)

World organization

Translation: World organization

Examples:

"FN er ei viktig verdensorganisasjon."

"Verdsorganisasjonen jobbar for fred og utvikling."

Similar Words Comparison

Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features

universitetu-ni-ver-si-te-t

Similar syllable structure and stress pattern.

administrasjonad-mi-nis-tra-sjon

Contains the 'sjon' ending and a similar consonant cluster ('str').

informasjonin-for-mas-jon

Shares the 'sjon' ending and a comparable syllable count.

Syllable Division Rules

The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end

Onset Maximization

Attempting to create syllables with as many initial consonants as possible (e.g., 'vr' in 'verds').

Avoidance of Stranded Consonants

Ensuring that consonants are not left at the end of a syllable without a vowel (e.g., avoiding *ver-dsor*).

Vowel-Centric Syllabification

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.

Special Considerations

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

The 'r' sound can be reduced or vocalized in some dialects.

The 'sj' cluster is treated as a single phoneme.

Stress placement can be slightly variable in compound words.

Analysis Summary

Summary:

The word 'verdensorganisasjon' is divided into five syllables: verds-or-gan-isasj-on. The primary stress falls on 'isasj'. It's a compound noun derived from 'verda' (world) and 'organisasjon' (organization). Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.

Detailed Analysis:

Analysis of "verdensorganisasjon" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "verdensorganisasjon" is a compound noun in Nynorsk. Pronunciation will follow Nynorsk standards, which differ slightly from Bokmål in vowel realization and some consonant clusters. The 'r' is typically alveolar, and vowel qualities are generally more distinct than in some Bokmål dialects.

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 will be as follows (detailed in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

  • verds-: Prefix, derived from "verda" (world), meaning "world-" (Old Norse verǫld).
  • -organisasj-: Root, derived from "organisasjon" (organization), meaning "organization" (from French organisation, ultimately from Greek organon).
  • -on: Suffix, a common Nynorsk noun ending, indicating a definite form or a specific type of entity.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the third syllable: "isasj". Nynorsk generally stresses the penultimate (second-to-last) syllable in words of this length, but compound words can shift stress slightly.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈvɛrdənˌɔrɡanisasjɔn/

6. Edge Case Review:

The 'r' sound can be challenging. In some dialects, it might be slightly reduced or vocalized, but the standard pronunciation maintains a clear alveolar 'r'. The 'sj' cluster is a common feature of Nynorsk and is treated as a single phoneme.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is primarily a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical function, as it's a single, inflexible word form.

8. Definition & Semantics:

  • Definition: World organization.
  • Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine gender).
  • Translation: World organization
  • Synonyms: Verdsforbund (World Federation), global organisasjon (global organization)
  • Antonyms: (Difficult to provide a direct antonym, as it's a specific entity. Perhaps "nasjonal organisasjon" - national organization)
  • Examples:
    • "FN er ei viktig verdensorganisasjon." (The UN is an important world organization.)
    • "Verdsorganisasjonen jobbar for fred og utvikling." (The world organization works for peace and development.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

  • universitet: u-ni-ver-si-te-t (similar syllable structure, stress on the penultimate syllable)
  • administrasjon: ad-mi-nis-tra-sjon (similar 'sj' cluster, stress on the antepenultimate syllable)
  • informasjon: in-for-mas-jon (similar ending, stress on the penultimate syllable)

The differences in syllable division are primarily due to the length and complexity of the word "verdensorganisasjon" and the specific consonant clusters present. The 'r' sound and the 'sj' cluster require careful consideration in syllable placement.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Some dialects might exhibit slight vowel variations or a more reduced 'r' sound. However, the core 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.
  • Vowel-Centric Syllabification: Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Analysis generated by gemma3:27b on 6/7/2025

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