Hyphenation ofarbeidsintensiv

1. IPA Transcription:

/ˈɑrˌbɛi̯dsɪnˈtɛnsɪv/

2. Morphemic Breakdown:

• Prefix: ar- (Old Norse ör- meaning 'work, labour'). Function: Forms nouns and adjectives related to work.
• Root: beid- (related to bida 'to await, to work'). Function: Core meaning related to work or labour.
• Suffix: -s- (genitive/attributive marker, linking the prefix and root to the following element). Function: Grammatical connector.
• Suffix: -intensiv (from French intensif, ultimately from Latin intensus 'stretched out, eager'). Function: Adjectival suffix denoting high degree or concentration.

3. Stressed Syllables:

The primary stress falls on the final syllable: '-siv'. A secondary stress is present on the first syllable: 'ar-'.

4. Syllables List with IPA and Rule Explanations:

• ar- /ɑr/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs before a vowel. Potential exception: The 'r' is a rhotic consonant, and in some dialects, it might influence the preceding vowel's quality.
• beids- /bɛi̯ds/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs before a vowel. The diphthong 'ei' forms a single syllable nucleus.
• in- /ɪn/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs before a consonant when it's followed by a vowel.
• ten- /tɛn/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs before a consonant when it's followed by a vowel.
• siv /sɪv/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs before a consonant when it's followed by a vowel. This syllable receives primary stress.

5. Syllable Division Rule Explanations:

The primary rule applied is vowel-based syllabification. Norwegian Nynorsk generally divides syllables before vowels. Consonant clusters are handled based on sonority, with more sonorous sounds tending to form the syllable onset.

6. Potential Exceptions/Special Cases:

• The 'r' sound can be vocalized or dropped in certain dialects, potentially affecting syllable boundaries.
• The diphthong 'ei' is treated as a single syllable nucleus.
• The genitive/attributive marker '-s-' is often considered a weak syllable and can sometimes be elided in rapid speech.

7. Exceptions for the Word as a Whole:

The word is relatively straightforward in its syllabification, adhering to standard Nynorsk rules. The main consideration is the potential for dialectal variations in 'r' pronunciation.

8. Grammatical Role and Syllabification Shifts:

Arbeidsintensiv primarily functions as an adjective. While it could theoretically be used as a noun (though less common), the syllabification and stress pattern would remain consistent.

9. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Characterized by a high degree of labor or effort; labor-intensive.
• Translation: Labor-intensive (English)
• Grammatical Category: Adjective
• Synonyms: slitsam (tiring), krevjande (demanding)
• Antonyms: lett (easy), lite krevjande (not demanding)
• Examples:
  • "Dette er ein arbeidsintensiv produksjonsprosess." (This is a labor-intensive production process.)
  • "Jordbruk kan vere ein arbeidsintensiv næring." (Agriculture can be a labor-intensive industry.)

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Dialectal variations in the pronunciation of 'r' (e.g., vocalized 'r' in some Eastern Norwegian dialects) could slightly alter the phonetic realization of the syllables, but not the core syllabification.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• Arbeidskraft (workforce): ar-beids-kraft. Similar syllable structure, with vowel-based division.
• Livintensitet (intensity of life): liv-in-ten-si-tet. Similar pattern of alternating open and closed syllables.
• Produksjonsintensitet (production intensity): pro-duk-sjons-in-ten-si-tet. Demonstrates the consistent application of vowel-based syllabification and the handling of consonant clusters.