Hyphenation ofdemonstrasjonskrav

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: demonstrasjonskrav

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "demonstrasjonskrav" is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk. It's pronounced with a relatively even stress distribution, though the final syllable receives slightly more emphasis. The 'j' sound is palatalized, similar to the 'y' in 'yes'.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor open syllables and avoid breaking consonant clusters unless they are complex, the word divides as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• demonstrasjons-: Prefix/Root - Derived from Latin demonstrare ("to demonstrate"). Functions as a descriptive element.
• -krav: Suffix/Root - From Old Norse kraf ("demand, claim"). Functions as the core noun meaning "requirement".

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the second syllable: de-mon-stra-sjons-krav. Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of a word, but compound words can have secondary stresses on other syllables.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/dɛmɔnˈstrɑːʃɔnsˌkrɑːv/

6. Edge Case Review:

The 'sj' cluster is a common feature in Norwegian and is treated as a single consonant in syllabification. The 'ons' ending is also a typical Nynorsk suffix.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Demonstrasjonskrav" functions solely as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical context within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A requirement for demonstration; a demonstration requirement.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine/neuter, depending on context)
• Translation: Demonstration requirement
• Synonyms: Visningskrav (display requirement), dokumentasjonskrav (documentation requirement)
• Antonyms: (Context-dependent) – e.g., tillatelse (permission)
• Examples:
  • "Firmaet må oppfylle alle demonstrasjonskrav." (The company must meet all demonstration requirements.)
  • "Vi har mottatt et demonstrasjonskrav fra kunden." (We have received a demonstration requirement from the customer.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• informasjonskrav: in-for-ma-sjons-krav - Similar structure, stress on the second syllable.
• utdanningskrav: ut-dan-nings-krav - Similar structure, stress on the second syllable.
• forskningskrav: for-sknings-krav - Similar structure, stress on the second syllable.

The consistent stress pattern in these words highlights the typical Nynorsk stress placement in compound nouns. The 'sj' and 'ns' clusters are also common across these examples.

10. Division Rules:

• Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are maintained as onsets whenever possible (e.g., 'str', 'skr').
• Open Syllable Preference: Syllables tend to be open (ending in a vowel) when possible.
• Moraic Weight: Nynorsk considers vowel length and consonant voicing when determining syllable weight, influencing stress placement.

11. Special Considerations:

The 'j' sound can be a point of variation in pronunciation, with some speakers pronouncing it closer to /ʝ/ (voiced palatal fricative). This doesn't affect syllabification.