Hyphenation ofavgangsvederlag

Analysis of "avgangsvederlag" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "avgangsvederlag" is a compound noun in Nynorsk. Its pronunciation follows the general rules of Nynorsk, which prioritize clear vowel articulation and relatively consistent consonant pronunciation. The 'g' is a velar fricative /ɣ/, and the 'v' is a labiodental fricative /v/.

2. Syllable Division:

The syllable division will be based on the sonority principle, maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences. Nynorsk generally favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) where possible.

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• av-: Prefix, from Old Norse af, meaning "off, away from".
• gang: Root, from Old Norse gangr, meaning "walk, course, proceeding".
• -s: Genitive suffix, indicating possession or relation.
• veder-: Root, from Old Norse veðr, meaning "weather, compensation".
• -lag: Suffix, from Old Norse lag, meaning "law, measure, payment". Indicates a fixed amount or arrangement.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress in Norwegian generally falls on the first syllable of the root. In this case, it's on "gang".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ɑvˈɡɑŋsˌveːdərlɑɡ/

6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:

• av-: /ɑv/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant. No exceptions.
• gang: /ɡɑŋ/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant cluster followed by vowel. No exceptions.
• -s: /s/ - Syllable with only a consonant. Rule: Consonant following a vowel can form a syllable. Exception: This is a very short syllable, often elided in rapid speech.
• ve-: /veː/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant. No exceptions.
• -der-: /dərl/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant cluster. No exceptions.
• -lag: /lɑɡ/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant followed by vowel. No exceptions.

7. Edge Case Review:

The genitive '-s' is often reduced or elided in spoken Nynorsk, but it remains orthographically present and influences syllable count.

8. Grammatical Role:

"Avgangsvederlag" is primarily a noun. Syllabification remains consistent regardless of grammatical function.

9. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Compensation paid upon departure (e.g., from a job).
• Translation: Severance pay, termination indemnity.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (neuter gender).
• Synonyms: Sluttvederlag, avskjedigelsesgodtgjørelse.
• Antonyms: (None directly applicable)
• Examples: "Han mottok fullt avgangsvederlag etter oppsigelsen." (He received full severance pay after the termination.)

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist, but they don't significantly alter the syllable division. Some dialects might pronounce the 'v' as a bilabial approximant /ʋ/.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• "arbeidsløysning" (work solution): ar-bei-ds-løy-sing. Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters.
• "utdanningsplan" (education plan): ut-dan-nings-plan. Similar compound structure and syllable division.
• "samfunnsansvar" (social responsibility): sam-funns-an-svar. Similar consonant clusters and vowel-consonant patterns.

The differences in syllable division are primarily due to the specific consonant and vowel sequences in each word, but the underlying principles remain consistent.