Hyphenation ofinformationsnarkomanen
Syllable Division:
in-for-ma-ti-ons-snar-ko-ma-nen
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ˌɪnfɔrmaˈt͡siːɔnˌsnɑːrkoˈmaːnɛn/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ma' in 'ko-ma-nen'.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, initial syllable.
Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Open syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.
Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: in-
Latin origin, prefix forming 'information'.
Root: snark-
Germanic origin, related to 'snore', figuratively 'gobble up'.
Suffix: -en
Swedish definite article suffix (common gender).
A person who is compulsively interested in and constantly seeking information.
Translation: Information addict
Examples:
"Han är en riktig informationsnarkomanen."
"Hon kan inte sluta läsa nyheter, hon är en informationsnarkomanen."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters.
Demonstrates Swedish handling of multiple syllables and stress.
Consistent application of syllabification rules to loanwords.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Maximize Onsets and Codas
Swedish syllabification aims to create syllables with as many consonants as possible in the onset and coda, while avoiding stranded consonants.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which serves as the nucleus.
Definite Article Separation
The definite article suffix '-en' is always treated as a separate syllable.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The word contains several consonant clusters, which are common in Swedish but require careful consideration during syllabification.
The compound nature of the word (information + narkoman) doesn't alter the basic syllabification rules.
Summary:
The word 'informationsnarkomanen' is divided into nine syllables based on maximizing onsets and codas, with the primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's a compound noun with Latin and Germanic roots, denoting an 'information addict'. Syllabification follows standard Swedish rules, prioritizing vowel nuclei and separating the definite article suffix.
Detailed Analysis:
Swedish Word Analysis: informationsnarkomanen
1. Examination & Pronunciation:
The word "informationsnarkomanen" is a compound noun in Swedish, meaning "the information addict." It's a relatively long word, and its pronunciation follows Swedish phonological rules, including vowel qualities and consonant clusters.
2. Syllable Division:
Following Swedish syllabification rules, which generally favor onsets and codas being maximized while avoiding stranded consonants, the division is as follows (detailed in the JSON output).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- Prefix: in- (Latin, meaning 'in, into') - functions as a prefix forming the noun "information".
- Root: form- (Latin, meaning 'shape, form') - part of the noun "information".
- Suffix: -ations- (Latin/French, nominalizing suffix) - part of the noun "information".
- Root: snark- (Germanic origin, related to 'snarka' - to snore, figuratively meaning to 'gobble up') - the core of the addiction concept.
- Suffix: -oman- (Greek, denoting addiction) - indicates a compulsive behavior.
- Suffix: -en (Swedish, definite article suffix for common gender nouns) - marks the noun as definite.
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: na-ro-ma-nen.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ˌɪnfɔrmaˈt͡siːɔnˌsnɑːrkoˈmaːnɛn/
6. Edge Case Review:
Swedish allows for relatively complex consonant clusters, which can sometimes pose challenges in syllabification. However, in this case, the clusters are relatively common and follow established patterns. The definite article suffix '-en' is always a separate syllable.
7. Grammatical Role:
The word is primarily a noun. Syllabification remains consistent regardless of grammatical function, as it's a single, inflected form.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: A person who is compulsively interested in and constantly seeking information.
- Translation: Information addict
- Grammatical Category: Noun (common gender, definite form)
- Synonyms: Informationsberoende (information dependent), nyhetsjunkie (news junkie)
- Antonyms: (Difficult to find a direct antonym, but perhaps) informationsavhållsam (information abstinent)
- Examples:
- "Han är en riktig informationsnarkomanen." (He is a real information addict.)
- "Hon kan inte sluta läsa nyheter, hon är en informationsnarkomanen." (She can't stop reading news, she is an information addict.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- liknande (similar): /lɪkˈnɑːndɛ/ - li-knan-de. Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters.
- komplicerad (complicated): /kɔmpliˈt͡sɛːraːd/ - kom-pli-t͡se-rad. Shows how Swedish handles multiple syllables with varying stress.
- universitet (university): /ˌʏniˈvɛrsiˈtɛːt/ - u-ni-ver-si-te-t. Demonstrates the consistent application of syllable division rules even with loanwords.
The differences in syllable count and stress placement are due to the varying length and complexity of the words, as well as the inherent stress patterns within each word.
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