Hyphenation offartsbestemmelse

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: fartsbestemmelse

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "fartsbestemmelse" is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk. It's pronounced with relatively straightforward vowel and consonant sounds, though the 'r' is alveolar and can be slightly trilled depending on dialect. The 's' is always voiceless.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and respecting vowel sequences, the word breaks down as follows (see "syllable_division" in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• fart-: Prefix, from the noun "fart" meaning "speed" (Old Norse fǫrr). Functions as a modifying element.
• -bestem-: Root, from the verb "bestemme" meaning "to determine" (Old Norse bestemma).
• -else: Suffix, nominalizing suffix indicating a result or process (common in Scandinavian languages, from Old Norse -elsi).

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penult (second-to-last syllable): bestem-else.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/fɑrtsˈbɛstɛmːɛlsə/

6. Edge Case Review:

The 'r' sound can vary regionally. Some dialects might reduce it slightly after the 'a' in "fart". The geminate consonant 'mm' in "bestemme" is crucial for the pronunciation and syllable weight.

7. Grammatical Role:

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

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A regulation or determination of speed.
• Translation: Speed limit (English)
• Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine gender)
• Synonyms: fartsgrense (speed limit), hastighetsbegrensning (speed restriction - Bokmål equivalent)
• Antonyms: None directly applicable.
• Examples:
  • "Det er viktig å respektere fartsbestemmelsen." (It is important to respect the speed limit.)
  • "Fartsbestemmelsen er 80 kilometer i timen." (The speed limit is 80 kilometers per hour.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• billett (ticket): /bɪˈlɛtː/ - Syllables: bil-lett. Similar structure with a consonant cluster onset.
• bestilling (order): /bɛˈstɪlɪŋ/ - Syllables: bestil-ling. Similar root structure and suffix.
• forandring (change): /fɔˈrɑndrɪŋ/ - Syllables: for-an-dring. Demonstrates how consonant clusters can be split across syllables.

10. Syllable Division Rules Applied:

• Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., "fr" in "fart").
• Vowel Peak Principle: Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
• Sonority Sequencing Principle: Sounds within a syllable are ordered by decreasing sonority (vowels are most sonorous, followed by semivowels, fricatives, etc.).
• Geminate Consonant Rule: Geminate consonants (double consonants) are usually split across syllables if they occur between vowels.

11. Special Considerations:

The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries. The 'r' sound's variability in different dialects is a minor consideration.