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Hyphenation ofkommunikasjonsform

Syllable Division & Pronunciation

Syllable Division:

kom-mu-ni-ka-sjons-form

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

/kɔmʏnɪˈkɑʃɔnsfɔrm/

Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)

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Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'sjons'. The stress is relatively weak on the other syllables.

Detailed Syllable Breakdown

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

kom/kɔm/

Open syllable, onset 'k', nucleus 'o', coda 'm'

mu/mu/

Open syllable, onset 'm', nucleus 'u'

ni/ni/

Open syllable, onset 'n', nucleus 'i'

ka/kɑ/

Open syllable, onset 'k', nucleus 'a'

sjons/ʃɔns/

Closed syllable, onset 'ʃ', nucleus 'ɔ', coda 'ns' - stressed syllable

form/fɔrm/

Closed syllable, onset 'f', nucleus 'ɔ', coda 'rm'

Morphemic Breakdown

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

(prefix)
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kommunikasjon(root)
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-s(suffix)

Prefix:

None

Root: kommunikasjon

From Latin 'communicatio', meaning communication

Suffix: -s

Genitive/Linking suffix connecting nouns

Meanings & Definitions
noun(grammatical role in sentences)

Form of communication; the way in which communication is structured or presented.

Translation: Form of communication

Examples:

"Den muntlige kommunikasjonsformen er viktig i undervisningen."

"Han foretrakk den skriftlige kommunikasjonsformen."

Similar Words Comparison

Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features

universitetu-ni-ver-si-tet

Similar syllable structure and consonant clusters.

administrasjonad-mi-ni-stra-sjon

Similar syllable structure and consonant clusters.

informasjonsteknologiin-for-mas-jons-tek-no-lo-gi

Longer compound noun, demonstrating stress shift.

Syllable Division Rules

The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end

Sonority Sequencing Principle

Syllables are divided to maximize onsets and avoid complex codas where possible, following the principle of decreasing sonority from onset to coda.

Norwegian Phonotactics

Syllable division respects permissible consonant clusters in Norwegian, such as 'ks' and 'rm'.

Special Considerations

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

The 'sjons' syllable is a common linking syllable in Norwegian compound nouns.

Stress placement in Norwegian compound nouns can be complex and influenced by length.

Analysis Summary

Summary:

The word 'kommunikasjonsform' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: kom-mu-ni-ka-sjons-form. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'sjons'. It's morphologically composed of the root 'kommunikasjon' (communication) and the suffix '-s' (linking) and 'form'. Syllable division follows the sonority sequencing principle and Norwegian phonotactics.

Detailed Analysis:

Norwegian Word Analysis: kommunikasjonsform

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "kommunikasjonsform" is a compound noun in Norwegian, meaning "form of communication." It's pronounced with a relatively even stress distribution, though the final syllable receives slightly more emphasis. The 'k' sounds are voiceless velar stops /k/, the 'm' sounds are bilabial nasals /m/, the 'u' sounds are close front rounded vowels /u/, the 'i' sounds are close front unrounded vowels /i/, the 'a' sounds are open back unrounded vowels /ɑ/, the 's' sounds are alveolar fricatives /s/, the 'j' sound is a palatal approximant /j/, the 'o' sound is a close-mid back rounded vowel /ɔ/, the 'n' sound is an alveolar nasal /n/, the 'f' sound is a labiodental fricative /f/, and the 'r' sound is an alveolar trill /r/.

2. Syllable Division:

The syllable division will be based on the sonority sequencing principle, maximizing onsets and respecting Norwegian phonotactics.

3. Morphemic Analysis:

  • kommunikasjon - Root: From Latin communicatio (communication). A noun.
  • -s - Suffix: Genitive/Linking -s. Connects the two nouns.
  • form - Root: From Old Norse form. A noun meaning "form".

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable, "kasjons". Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a compound noun, but in longer compounds, the penultimate syllable often receives primary stress.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/kɔmʏnɪˈkɑʃɔnsfɔrm/

6. Edge Case Review:

Norwegian allows for relatively complex consonant clusters, but syllable structure generally avoids ending a syllable with a consonant cluster unless it's a common one. The 'ks' cluster is permissible.

7. Grammatical Role:

"kommunikasjonsform" functions solely as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical context within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

  • Definition: Form of communication; the way in which communication is structured or presented.
  • Translation: Form of communication
  • Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine)
  • Synonyms: kommunikasjonsmåte (way of communication), uttrykksform (form of expression)
  • Antonyms: misforståelse (misunderstanding), stillhet (silence)
  • Examples:
    • "Den muntlige kommunikasjonsformen er viktig i undervisningen." (The oral form of communication is important in teaching.)
    • "Han foretrakk den skriftlige kommunikasjonsformen." (He preferred the written form of communication.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

  • universitet /ʉnɪvɛrsɪˈtɛːt/ - 5 syllables. Similar in having multiple syllables and consonant clusters. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
  • administrasjon /ɑdmɪnɪˈstrɑʃɔn/ - 5 syllables. Similar in length and complexity. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
  • informasjonsteknologi /ɪnfɔrmɑˈsjøːntɛknɔlɔɡi/ - 7 syllables. A longer compound noun. Stress on the antepenultimate syllable, demonstrating the shifting stress pattern in longer compounds.

Syllable Analysis Details:

Analysis generated by gemma3:27b on 6/8/2025

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