Hyphenation ofautoritetsredsle

Analysis of "autoritetsredsle" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "autoritetsredsle" is a compound noun in Nynorsk. It's pronounced with relatively straightforward vowel and consonant sounds, typical of the language. The 'r' is alveolar, and vowel qualities are generally consistent with Nynorsk standards.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and avoiding stranded consonants, the word breaks down as follows.

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: auto- (Greek origin, meaning "self"). Functions as a prefix indicating self-governance or self-reference.
• Root: ritet (related to autoritet - authority). From Latin auctoritas, meaning "influence, authority".
• Suffix: -redsle (Nynorsk nominalizing suffix, derived from redsel - fear). Indicates a state or feeling of fear.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the second syllable: au-to-ri-te-ts-red-sle. Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root, but in compounds, the stress can shift slightly.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˌɑu̯tɔˈritɛtsˈrɛdslə/

6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:

• au-to-ri-te-ts-red-sle
  • au: /ɑu̯/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel digraphs generally form a single syllable.
  • to: /ˈto/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant after a vowel creates a syllable boundary.
  • ri: /ˈri/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel after a consonant creates a syllable boundary.
  • te: /ˈtɛ/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant after a vowel creates a syllable boundary.
  • ts: /ts/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant cluster after a vowel creates a syllable boundary.
  • red: /ˈrɛd/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant after a vowel creates a syllable boundary.
  • sle: /slə/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant after a vowel creates a syllable boundary.

7. Edge Case Review:

The 'ts' cluster is a common feature in Nynorsk and doesn't present a significant syllabification challenge. The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of stress placement.

8. Grammatical Role:

The word functions primarily as a noun. Syllabification remains consistent regardless of grammatical function.

9. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Fear of authority.
• Translation: Fear of authority (English)
• Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine)
• Synonyms: Maktsfrykt (fear of power)
• Antonyms: Maktsøking (seeking power), autoritetstro (trust in authority)
• Examples: "Han led av alvorlig autoritetsredsle." (He suffered from severe fear of authority.)

10. Phonological Comparison:

• autoritet: au-to-ri-te-t (similar syllable structure, stress on 'ri')
• redsel: red-sel (similar suffix, simpler syllable structure)
• frykt: frykt (single syllable, contrasting structure, but shares the concept of fear)

11. Division Rules:

• Maximize Onsets: Prioritize placing consonants with the following vowel.
• Avoid Stranded Consonants: Avoid leaving consonants without a vowel.
• Vowel Digraphs: Treat vowel digraphs as single vowel sounds within a syllable.
• Compound Word Stress: Stress typically falls on the root syllable, but can shift in complex compounds.

12. Special Considerations:

The compound nature of the word is the primary special consideration. The suffix '-redsle' is a relatively uncommon formation, but follows standard Nynorsk morphological rules.