Hyphenation ofmänniskorättsobservatorium
Syllable Division:
männ-is-kor-ätts-o-bser-va-to-ri-um
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ˈmænːɪʃkɔˌrætːsɔˌbɛʁˈvɑːtɔˌrɪʊm/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the seventh syllable ('va') due to the compound structure and length of preceding syllables. Secondary stress is less pronounced on 'ätts'.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Initial consonant cluster is permissible in Swedish.
Closed syllable, short vowel. Follows the rule of maximizing onsets.
Closed syllable, short vowel. Follows the rule of maximizing onsets.
Closed syllable, long vowel. The 'tts' cluster is permissible.
Open syllable, short vowel. Acts as a linking vowel.
Closed syllable, short vowel. Consonant cluster 'bser' is permissible.
Open syllable, long vowel. Stressed syllable.
Open syllable, short vowel. Acts as a linking vowel.
Open syllable, diphthong. Final syllable.
Closed syllable, short vowel. Final syllable.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: människorätts-
Compound, meaning 'human rights', from 'människa' (human) and 'rätt' (right).
Root: observ-
From Latin 'observare' (to observe).
Suffix: -atorium
Latin suffix denoting a place for something.
A place or institution dedicated to observing and monitoring human rights.
Translation: Human rights observatory
Examples:
"Människorättsobservatoriet publicerade en rapport om situationen."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Similar vowel structure and stress pattern.
Similar complex syllable structure with multiple vowels and consonants.
Similar borrowed Latinate structure and stress pattern.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Maximize Onset
Consonants are generally assigned to the following vowel to create a permissible onset.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they form a permissible coda.
Vowel Length
Long vowels often form the nucleus of a syllable.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The 'rs' consonant cluster is common and doesn't pose a syllabification issue.
The compound structure influences stress placement.
The word's length and complexity require careful consideration of onset and coda maximization.
Summary:
The word 'människorättsobservatorium' is a compound noun syllabified based on maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. Primary stress falls on the seventh syllable ('va'). It's a complex word with Latinate roots and a structure typical of Swedish compound nouns.
Detailed Analysis:
Swedish Word Analysis: människorrättsobservatorium
1. Examination & Pronunciation:
The word "människorättsobservatorium" is a compound noun in Swedish, meaning "human rights observatory." It's a relatively long word, and its pronunciation follows Swedish phonological rules, including vowel length 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:
- människorätts-: "människorätt" (human rights) - Compound, originating from "människa" (human) - Old Norse origin, and "rätt" (right) - Old Norse origin. Functions as a modifying element.
- observ-: "observ-" - From Latin "observare" (to observe). Root denoting observation.
- -atorium: "-atorium" - Latin suffix denoting a place for something. Functions as a noun-forming suffix.
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the third syllable: "rätts". Swedish generally stresses the first syllable of a word, but in compounds, stress can shift. In this case, the compound structure and length of the initial elements cause the stress to fall later.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ˈmænːɪʃkɔˌrætːsɔˌbɛʁˈvɑːtɔˌrɪʊm/
6. Edge Case Review:
The consonant cluster "rs" is common in Swedish and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge. The long vowels /æː/ and /ɔː/ are typical of Swedish and influence syllable weight.
7. Grammatical Role:
The word is exclusively a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: A place or institution dedicated to observing and monitoring human rights.
- English Translation: Human rights observatory
- Grammatical Category: Noun (ett)
- Synonyms: (None readily available as a single-word equivalent)
- Antonyms: (None readily available)
- Examples:
- "Människorättsobservatoriet publicerade en rapport om situationen." (The human rights observatory published a report on the situation.)
9. Phonological Comparison:
- demokrati /ˈdɛmɔˌkrɑːtiː/ (democracy): Syllables: de-mo-kra-ti. Similar vowel structure and stress pattern.
- universitet /ʊnɪˌvɛrˈsɪtɛt/ (university): Syllables: u-ni-ver-si-tet. Similar complex syllable structure with multiple vowels and consonants.
- information /ɪnfɔrˈmɑːʃɔn/ (information): Syllables: in-for-ma-tion. Similar borrowed Latinate structure and stress pattern.
The differences in syllable division arise from the varying lengths of vowel sounds and the presence of consonant clusters. "människorättsobservatorium" has a more complex structure due to its compounded nature.
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