Hyphenation ofarbeiderlønning

1. IPA Transcription:

/ˈarˌbɛi̯dərˌlønːɪŋ/

2. Morphemic Breakdown:

• Prefix: ar- (Old Norse arr- meaning 'good, well, active'). Function: Intensifier, though its function is largely lexicalized in modern Nynorsk.
• Root: beid- (Old Norse beiða meaning 'to await, to work'). Function: Core meaning related to work.
• Suffix: -er- (Nynorsk agentive suffix). Function: Forms a noun denoting a person who performs the action.
• Suffix: -løn- (Nynorsk noun suffix, related to løn 'wage'). Function: Indicates payment for work.
• Suffix: -ing (Nynorsk nominalizing suffix). Function: Forms a noun from a verb or adjective.

3. Stressed Syllable(s):

The primary stress falls on the first syllable: ar-. Secondary stress is present on løn-.

4. Syllables List with IPA and Rule Explanations:

• ar-: /ˈar/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs before a vowel. No exceptions.
• bei-: /ˈbɛi/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs before a vowel. No exceptions.
• der-: /ˈdər/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs before a vowel. No exceptions.
• løn-: /ˈlønː/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs before a vowel. The long vowel /øː/ creates a heavier syllable.
• ning: /ˈnɪŋ/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs before a consonant cluster. No exceptions.

5. Syllable Division Rules Applied:

• Vowel-Initial Syllables: Syllable division generally occurs before each vowel.
• Consonant Clusters: Syllable division occurs before consonant clusters, attempting to keep syllables relatively balanced in weight.
• Heavy Syllables: Long vowels and diphthongs create heavier syllables, influencing stress placement.

6. Exceptions/Special Cases per Syllable:

• No significant exceptions within individual syllables. The word follows standard Nynorsk syllabification patterns.

7. Exceptions/Special Cases for the Word as a Whole:

• The prefix ar- is somewhat archaic and its influence on stress is lexicalized.
• The combination of multiple suffixes is common in Nynorsk noun formation, but requires careful analysis to ensure correct syllabification.

8. Syllabification and Parts of Speech:

The word arbeiderlønning is primarily a noun. If it were hypothetically used as a verb (which is rare and would likely require rephrasing), the stress pattern might shift slightly, potentially emphasizing the root syllable bei-, but the syllabification would remain the same.

9. Definition & Semantics:

• Part of Speech: Noun (feminine)
• Definitions:
  • "Wage paid to a worker."
  • "Salary of a labourer."
• Translation: "Worker's wage" or "Labourer's salary"
• Synonyms: arbeidslønn, løn (wage)
• Antonyms: None directly applicable.
• Examples:
  • "Han mottok si månadlege arbeiderlønning." (He received his monthly worker's wage.)
  • "Arbeiderlønninga var låg i den tida." (The worker's wage was low in those days.)

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation are possible, particularly regarding the length and quality of the vowels. However, these variations would not significantly alter the syllable division. Some dialects might reduce the vowel in bei- to a schwa /ə/, but the syllable boundary would remain the same.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• arbeidskraft (workforce): ar-bei-dskra-ft. Similar syllable structure, stress on the first syllable.
• sysselsetting (employment): sys-sel-set-ting. Similar suffixation pattern (-ing), stress on the first syllable.
• kontorstilling (office position): kon-tor-stil-ling. Similar syllable structure, stress on the first syllable.

The consistency in stress placement on the first syllable across these words demonstrates a common pattern in Nynorsk noun formation. The presence of multiple suffixes and consonant clusters is also a recurring feature, requiring adherence to the vowel-initial and consonant cluster syllable division rules.