Hyphenation ofvoldsherredømme
Syllable Division:
volds-sher-re-døm-me
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/vɔlsˈʃɛrːəˌdœmːə/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('sher-'). This is typical for Nynorsk nouns with multiple syllables.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'vld', vowel 'o'.
Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'shr', long vowel 'e'.
Open syllable, onset consonant 'r', reduced vowel 'e'.
Closed syllable, onset consonant 'd', long vowel 'ø'.
Open syllable, onset consonant 'm', vowel 'e'.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: volds-
Derived from 'vald' (power, rule), Old Norse origin, indicates forceful control.
Root: sherre-
Derived from 'sherre' (sheriff, jurisdiction), Old Norse/Germanic origin, core meaning of authority.
Suffix: -dømme
Derived from 'dømme' (judgment, dominion), Old Norse origin, forms a noun denoting a sphere of authority.
Absolute or violent dominion; a state of forceful control.
Translation: Violent jurisdiction, absolute rule.
Examples:
"Han utøvde eit voldsherredømme over landsbyen."
"Voldsherredømmet hans vart ikkje tolerert lenge."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Similar structure with consonant clusters and vowel sequences.
Shares the 'sher' root.
Contains the 'dømme' suffix.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Sounds are ordered from more sonorous (vowels) to less sonorous (consonants) within a syllable.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The word is relatively straightforward in terms of syllabification, with no major exceptions.
Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise realization of vowel qualities, but not the syllable division itself.
Summary:
The word 'voldsherredømme' is divided into five syllables: volds-sher-re-døm-me. It's a complex noun with Old Norse roots, denoting violent jurisdiction. Stress falls on the second syllable ('sher-'). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Detailed Analysis:
Analysis of "voldsherredømme" (Norwegian Nynorsk)
1. Pronunciation Considerations:
The word "voldsherredømme" is a complex noun in Nynorsk. It features consonant clusters and vowel qualities typical of the language. The pronunciation will vary slightly depending on dialect, but a standard pronunciation is used for this analysis.
2. Syllable Division:
Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and respecting vowel sequences, the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- volds-: Prefix, derived from "vald" (power, rule). Origin: Old Norse. Morphological function: Indicates forceful or violent control.
- -sherre-: Root, derived from "sherre" (sheriff, jurisdiction). Origin: Old Norse/Germanic. Morphological function: Core meaning of authority.
- -dømme: Suffix, derived from "dømme" (judgment, dominion). Origin: Old Norse. Morphological function: Forms a noun denoting a sphere of authority or jurisdiction.
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the second syllable: "sher-". This is typical for Nynorsk nouns with multiple syllables.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/vɔlsˈʃɛrːəˌdœmːə/
6. Edge Case Review:
The consonant cluster "shr" is common in Nynorsk and doesn't present a significant syllabification challenge. The double consonants "rr" and "mm" indicate long sounds and influence syllable weight but don't alter the basic division.
7. Grammatical Role:
"Voldsherredømme" is primarily a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: Absolute or violent dominion; a state of forceful control.
- Translation: Violent jurisdiction, absolute rule.
- Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine/neuter depending on context)
- Synonyms: maktmisbruk (abuse of power), tyranni (tyranny)
- Antonyms: rettferdighet (justice), lovlydighet (lawfulness)
- Examples:
- "Han utøvde eit voldsherredømme over landsbyen." (He exercised a violent jurisdiction over the village.)
- "Voldsherredømmet hans vart ikkje tolerert lenge." (His violent rule was not tolerated for long.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- landsbyen: /lɑnsˈbyːn/ - Syllables: lan-ds-by-en. Similar structure with consonant clusters. Stress on the second syllable.
- sheriff: /ˈʃɛrɪf/ - Syllables: sher-iff. Shares the "sher" root. Stress on the first syllable.
- dømmekraft: /ˈdœmːəˌkrɑft/ - Syllables: døm-me-kraft. Contains the "dømme" suffix. Stress on the first syllable.
The differences in stress patterns are due to the overall length and structure of the words. "Voldsherredømme" is longer and has a more complex morphological structure, leading to stress on the second syllable.
10. Syllable Division Rules Applied:
- Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are generally kept together in the onset of a syllable (e.g., "volds-", "shr-").
- Vowel Peak Principle: Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
- Sonority Sequencing Principle: Sounds are ordered from more sonorous (vowels) to less sonorous (consonants) within a syllable.
- Weight Sensitivity: Long vowels and consonant clusters influence syllable weight, but don't change the division.
11. Special Considerations:
The word is relatively straightforward in terms of syllabification, with no major exceptions. Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise realization of vowel qualities, but not the syllable division itself.
12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:
Some dialects might reduce the vowel in the final syllable ("-ømme") to a schwa sound /ə/. This wouldn't change the syllable division, but it would affect the phonetic realization.
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