Hyphenation ofavstandsangivelse

Analysis of "avstandsangivelse" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "avstandsangivelse" is a compound noun in Nynorsk. Pronunciation will generally follow Nynorsk standards, with a tendency towards a more conservative pronunciation of vowels compared to Bokmål. The 'd' is often softened or elided in rapid speech, particularly between vowels.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize preserving consonant clusters within syllables where possible, and adhering to the principle of maximizing onsets, the word is divided as follows (see "syllable_division" in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• av-: Prefix, from Old Norse af, meaning "of" or "from". (Origin: Proto-Germanic)
• stands-: Root, from stand, meaning "stand" or "distance". (Origin: Proto-Germanic)
• -angiv-: Root, from angiva, meaning "to indicate" or "to specify". (Origin: Old Norse angifa, from angi "to show" + gifa "to give")
• -else: Suffix, forming nouns from verbs, indicating the result of an action. (Origin: Old Norse else)

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the second syllable: stands. Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root word in compounds.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/aˈvɑnstɑŋɡɪvɛlsə/

6. Edge Case Review:

The 'ng' cluster is a common feature in Nynorsk and is treated as a single unit within the syllable. The 'ds' cluster can sometimes be simplified in rapid speech, but for a careful analysis, it's maintained.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Avstandsangivelse" is primarily a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Specification of distance; indication of distance.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine)
• Translation: Distance specification (English)
• Synonyms: Distanseopplysning (distance information)
• Antonyms: None directly applicable.
• Examples:
  • "Han ba om en nøyaktig avstandsangivelse." (He asked for an accurate distance specification.)
  • "Avstandsangivelsen på kartet var feil." (The distance specification on the map was incorrect.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• avstand: /aˈvɑnst/ - Syllable division: av-stand. Similar structure, stress on the second syllable.
• angivelse: /ɑŋɡɪˈvɛlsə/ - Syllable division: an-gi-vel-se. Stress on the third syllable. Demonstrates the root stress rule.
• tilstandsangivelse: /tɪlˈstɑndsɑŋɡɪvɛlsə/ - Syllable division: til-stands-an-gi-vel-se. Similar compound structure, stress on the second syllable (root).

10. Division Rules:

• Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are kept together as onsets whenever possible (e.g., stands-).
• Vowel-Centric Syllables: Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
• Compound Word Syllabification: Syllable boundaries often align with the boundaries between the constituent words in a compound.

11. Special Considerations:

The 'ds' cluster is a potential point of variation in pronunciation. Some speakers might reduce it, but the written form and standard pronunciation maintain it.