Hyphenation ofdokumentasjonssenter

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: dokumentasjonssenter

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "dokumentasjonssenter" is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk, meaning "documentation center". It's a relatively long word, and its pronunciation follows the typical patterns of Nynorsk, which generally aims for a closer representation of spoken language than Bokmål. The 'k' sounds are velar, the 's' is alveolar fricative, and vowels are generally clear.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize preserving consonant clusters within syllables where possible, and avoiding syllables starting with consonant clusters, the division is as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• dokumentasjon - Root & Suffix: Derived from the Latin "documentum" (document).
  • dokument- (root): Latin origin, meaning "proof, evidence".
  • -asjon (suffix): Nynorsk suffix indicating a noun formed from a verb, equivalent to English "-ation".
• ssenter - Suffix:
  • ss- (prefix): Intensifier, often used in compounds.
  • -enter (suffix): Nynorsk suffix denoting a place or center, derived from French "-centre".

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penult (second-to-last) syllable: -sjon-ssenter. Nynorsk generally favors stress on the penultimate syllable in words of this length.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/dɔkʏmɛntaˈsjøːnsˌsɛntər/

6. Edge Case Review:

The double 's' in "ssenter" is a common feature in Nynorsk, and doesn't affect syllable division. The 'sj' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification purposes.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is primarily a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical function, as it's a single, inflexible form.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• dokumentasjonssenter (n): Documentation center.
  • Translation: Documentation center
  • Synonyms: arkivsenter (archive center), informasjonsenter (information center)
  • Antonyms: None directly applicable.
  • Examples:
    • "Vi besøkte eit dokumentasjonssenter for lokalhistorie." (We visited a documentation center for local history.)
    • "Det nye dokumentasjonssenteret vil vere open for publikum neste veke." (The new documentation center will be open to the public next week.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• universitet /ʉnɪvɛrsɪˈtɛːt/ - 5 syllables. Similar vowel structure, stress on the penultimate syllable.
• administrasjon /adˌmɪnɪsˈtraːsjøːn/ - 6 syllables. Shares the "-sjon" suffix, similar stress pattern.
• informasjon /ɪnfɔrmasˈjøːn/ - 4 syllables. Shares the "-sjon" suffix, similar stress pattern.

The differences in syllable count are due to the varying length and complexity of the root morphemes. "dokumentasjonssenter" has a longer root ("dokumentasjon") and an additional compound element ("ssenter").

10. Division Rules:

• Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are generally kept together in the onset of a syllable (e.g., "dok-u-men-ta-").
• Vowel Centering: Each syllable must contain a vowel.
• Avoidance of Initial Consonant Clusters: Syllables generally avoid starting with consonant clusters, though this is sometimes unavoidable in compounds.
• Compound Word Syllabification: Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes, but with consideration for phonotactic constraints.

11. Special Considerations:

The 'sj' cluster is treated as a single phoneme for syllabification, despite being a digraph. The double 's' in 'ssenter' doesn't create a syllable break.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in Nynorsk pronunciation are relatively minor. Some dialects might have slightly different vowel qualities, but the syllable division would remain the same.