Hyphenation ofomega-3-fettsyre
Syllable Division:
o-me-ga-3-fet-tsy-re
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ˈoːmɛɡaˌtrɛ ˈfɛtːsyːrə/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'fettsyre' (tsy).
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllables, vowel-initial.
Consonant-vowel syllable, treated as a separate unit.
Mixed syllables (open and closed), geminate consonant.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: omega
Greek origin, indicates a series or class.
Root: fettsyre
Germanic origin, compound of 'fett' (fat) and 'syre' (acid).
Suffix:
A type of unsaturated fatty acid essential for human health.
Translation: Omega-3 fatty acid
Examples:
"Omega-3-fettsyre er viktig for hjertet."
"Laks er en god kilde til omega-3-fettsyre."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Similar syllable structure with open syllables.
Compound word, similar syllabification pattern.
Demonstrates the tendency to break down words based on vowel sounds.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Vowel Peak Syllabification
Every vowel sound forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant-Vowel Syllabification
Consonants followed by vowels are generally assigned to the vowel to form a syllable.
Maximal Onset Principle
Consonants are assigned to the onset of the following syllable if possible, maximizing the number of consonants in the onset.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The hyphenated numeral '3' is a unique case, treated as a separate syllable due to its pronunciation.
Geminate consonants (double consonants) affect syllable weight but don't change the syllable division.
Norwegian allows for relatively flexible compound word formation, but the syllabification of the components remains consistent.
Summary:
The word 'omega-3-fettsyre' is divided into syllables based on vowel sounds and the maximal onset principle. The numeral '3' is treated as a separate syllable. Stress falls on the second syllable of 'fettsyre'. The word is a compound noun with Greek and Germanic origins.
Detailed Analysis:
Norwegian Word Analysis: omega-3-fettsyre
1. Examination & Pronunciation:
The word "omega-3-fettsyre" refers to omega-3 fatty acids. Norwegian pronunciation involves a relatively straightforward application of its syllabic structure, with vowel sounds being key determinants of syllable boundaries. The '3' is pronounced as "tre" (IPA: /tre/).
2. Syllable Division:
Following Norwegian syllabification rules, the word breaks down as follows (using only original letters):
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- omega: (Greek origin) - Borrowed directly from Greek, denoting a series or class. Functions as a prefix in this context, indicating a specific type of fatty acid.
- 3: (Numeral) - Indicates the position in the omega series. Not a morpheme in the traditional sense, but a numerical identifier.
- fettsyre: (Germanic origin) - Compound word.
- fett: (Norwegian) - "fat" (related to English "fat").
- syre: (Norwegian) - "acid" (related to English "sour").
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the second syllable of "fettsyre," making it fettsyre.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ˈoːmɛɡaˌtrɛ ˈfɛtːsyːrə/
6. Edge Case Review:
Norwegian allows for relatively free compound word formation. The hyphenated "3" is a common convention in scientific terminology. Syllabification of compounds generally follows the rules for individual components.
7. Grammatical Role:
"Omega-3-fettsyre" functions primarily as a noun, referring to a substance. The syllabification remains consistent regardless of its grammatical role within a sentence.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: A type of unsaturated fatty acid essential for human health.
- Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine gender - fettsyren)
- Translation: Omega-3 fatty acid
- Synonyms: (None commonly used as a direct synonym, but related terms exist like "flerumettet fett")
- Antonyms: (Metumettet fett - saturated fat)
- Examples:
- "Omega-3-fettsyre er viktig for hjertet." (Omega-3 fatty acids are important for the heart.)
- "Laks er en god kilde til omega-3-fettsyre." (Salmon is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- vannmelon (watermelon): van-nel-mon. Similar syllable structure with open syllables.
- datamaskin (computer): da-ta-mas-kin. Compound word, similar syllabification pattern.
- universitet (university): u-ni-ver-si-te-t. Demonstrates the tendency to break down words based on vowel sounds.
The key difference is the presence of the hyphenated numeral "3" in "omega-3-fettsyre," which is treated as a separate syllable due to its pronunciation as "tre."
Detailed Syllable Breakdown & Rules:
| Syllable | IPA Transcription | Description | Rule Applied | Exceptions/Special Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| o-me-ga | /ˈoːmɛɡa/ | Open syllables, vowel-initial. | Vowel Peak Syllabification: Each vowel forms the nucleus of a syllable. | |
| 3 (tre) | /ˈtrɛ/ | Consonant-vowel syllable. | Consonant-Vowel Syllabification: Consonants followed by vowels form a syllable. | The numeral is treated as a separate unit due to its pronunciation. |
| fet-tsy-re | /ˈfɛtːsyːrə/ | Mixed syllables (open and closed). | Maximal Onset Principle: Consonants are assigned to the following vowel if possible. | The double 't' creates a geminate consonant, influencing the syllable weight. |
Division Rules Applied:
- Vowel Peak Syllabification: Every vowel sound forms the nucleus of a syllable.
- Consonant-Vowel Syllabification: Consonants followed by vowels are generally assigned to the vowel to form a syllable.
- Maximal Onset Principle: Consonants are assigned to the onset of the following syllable if possible, maximizing the number of consonants in the onset.
Special Considerations:
- The hyphenated numeral "3" is a unique case, treated as a separate syllable due to its pronunciation.
- Geminate consonants (double consonants like 'tt' in 'fettsyre') affect syllable weight but don't change the syllable division.
- Norwegian allows for relatively flexible compound word formation, but the syllabification of the components remains consistent.
Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:
Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but they generally don't affect the syllable division.
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