Hyphenation ofetterspørselskurve

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: etterspørselskurve

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "etterspørselskurve" (demand curve) is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk. It's a relatively long word, and its pronunciation involves several consonant clusters, which are common in Norwegian. The pronunciation is [ˈæ̂tːərˌspœɾʂɛlsˌkʉrvə].

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable), the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• etter-: Prefix, from Old Norse eftir, meaning "after". Morphological function: indicates a following or resultant action.
• spør-: Root, from Old Norse spyrja, meaning "to ask, to inquire". Morphological function: core meaning related to demand.
• -sels: Suffix, derived from sal (sale) and related to the concept of "selling" or "demand". Morphological function: forms the noun related to demand.
• -kurve: Root, borrowed from French courbe, meaning "curve". Morphological function: specifies the type of representation (a curve).

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the first syllable: et- in etter-. Secondary stress is present on spør- and kur-

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈæ̂tːərˌspœɾʂɛlsˌkʉrvə/

6. Edge Case Review:

Norwegian allows for relatively complex consonant clusters, and the syllable division reflects this. The "sp" cluster is a common onset. The "rs" cluster is also permissible.

7. Grammatical Role:

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

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Word: etterspørselskurve
• Part of Speech: Noun (feminine)
• Definitions:
  • "A graphical representation of the relationship between the price of a good or service and the quantity demanded."
  • Translation: Demand curve
• Synonyms: None readily available as a single-word equivalent.
• Antonyms: tilbudskurve (supply curve)
• Examples:
  • "Etterspørselskurven viser hvordan etterspørselen endres med pris." (The demand curve shows how demand changes with price.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• arbeidsløyshet (unemployment): ar-beids-løy-shet. Similar structure with consonant clusters. Stress on the first syllable.
• markedsføring (marketing): markeds-fø-ring. Similar compound structure. Stress on the first syllable.
• konkurransesituasjon (competitive situation): kon-kur-ran-se-si-tu-a-sjon. Longer compound, but demonstrates the tendency to break down after each morpheme. Stress on the first syllable.

The differences in syllable division arise from the specific consonant clusters and morpheme boundaries within each word. "etterspørselskurve" has a more complex initial cluster ("sp") and a borrowed root ("kurve").

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in Norwegian pronunciation exist, particularly regarding vowel qualities and the realization of certain consonant clusters. However, the core syllable division remains largely consistent. Some dialects might slightly reduce the vowel in the unstressed syllables.

11. Division Rules:

• Onset Maximization: Norwegian favors maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
• Moraic Syllabification: While not strictly mora-timed, Norwegian syllable structure considers the weight of syllables, influencing division.
• Morpheme Boundaries: Syllable division often respects morpheme boundaries, though this is not absolute.