Hyphenation ofdokumentarprogram

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: dokumentarprogram

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "dokumentarprogram" is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk, meaning "documentary program". It's pronounced with relatively straightforward vowel and consonant sounds, though the 'r' is alveolar and can be slightly retroflex depending on the dialect. The stress is generally on the penultimate syllable.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor open syllables (CV) where possible, and respecting consonant clusters, the division is as follows (detailed in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• dokumentar-: From the English "documentary" (ultimately from Latin documentum meaning 'lesson, proof'). Functions as a descriptive adjective/noun base.
• -program: From the English "program" (ultimately from Greek prōgramma meaning 'writing'). Functions as a noun.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the 'gram' syllable.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/dɔkʏmɛntaːɾpɾɔˈɡɾɑm/

6. Edge Case Review:

Nynorsk allows for both 'bokmål' and 'nynorsk' spellings, and some regional variations in pronunciation exist, particularly regarding the 'r' sound. However, the syllable division remains consistent across most dialects.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word functions as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical function, as it's a compound noun.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Word: dokumentarprogram
• Grammatical Category: Noun (neuter)
• English Translation: Documentary program
• Synonyms: dokumentarfilm (documentary film)
• Antonyms: fiksjonsprogram (fiction program)
• Examples:
  • "Eg såg eit interessant dokumentarprogram om miljøvern." (I watched an interesting documentary program about environmental protection.)
  • "NRK sender eit nytt dokumentarprogram i kveld." (NRK is broadcasting a new documentary program tonight.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• fotballprogram (football program): fɔtˈbɑlːpɾɔɡɾɑm - Similar syllable structure, stress on the penultimate syllable.
• nyhetsprogram (news program): ˈnyːhetsˌpɾɔɡɾɑm - Similar syllable structure, stress on the first syllable of the compound.
• matprogram (food program): mɑtˈpɾɔɡɾɑm - Shorter, but shares the "-program" suffix and similar stress pattern.

The differences in stress placement are due to the weight and phonological prominence of the initial syllables in each compound.

10. Division Rules:

• Rule 1: Consonant Clusters: Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily breakable based on sonority.
• Rule 2: Open Syllables: Nynorsk favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
• Rule 3: Vowel Sequences: Vowel sequences are generally divided into separate syllables.
• Rule 4: Compound Word Syllabification: Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes, respecting the above rules.