Hyphenation offellesskapskjensle

Analysis of "fellesskapskjensle" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "fellesskapskjensle" is a complex noun in Nynorsk, meaning "sense of community." It's a compound word, built from several morphemes. Pronunciation involves careful attention to vowel qualities and consonant clusters, typical of Germanic languages. The 'kj' digraph represents a palatal plosive /ç/.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and avoiding stranded consonants, the division is as follows (using only the original letters):

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• fellesskap-: Root. From "fellesskap" meaning "community, fellowship". Origin: Old Norse félags-skapur, related to félagi ("association, company").
• -skjensle: Suffix. From "kjensle" meaning "feeling, sensation". Origin: Old Norse kenna ("to perceive, feel") + -sla (suffix forming nouns denoting a state or quality). The 'sk' is a linking consonant.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the second syllable: fel-les-skap-skjen-sle. Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root word in compounds.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/fɛlːɛˈskɑpskʲɛnslə/

6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:

Here's a detailed breakdown of each syllable, with IPA transcription, rule application, and potential exceptions:

• fel-: /fɛl/ - Open syllable. Rule: Consonant followed by vowel. No exceptions.
• les-: /lɛs/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant. No exceptions.
• skap-: /skɑp/ - Open syllable. Rule: Consonant cluster followed by vowel. The 'sk' cluster is permissible as an onset.
• skjen-: /skʲɛn/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant. The 'kj' digraph is treated as a single onset.
• sle-: /slə/ - Open syllable. Rule: Consonant cluster followed by vowel. The 'sl' cluster is permissible as an onset.

7. Edge Case Review:

The 'sk' and 'sl' clusters are common in Nynorsk and don't present significant issues. The 'kj' digraph is also standard. The length of the vowel /ɛ/ in "fel-" and "les-" is important for distinguishing meaning.

8. Grammatical Role:

"Fellesskapskjensle" is primarily a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical function (e.g., in a genitive construction).

9. Definition & Semantics:

• Word: fellesskapskjensle
• Part of Speech: Noun (feminine)
• Definitions:
  • "A feeling of belonging to a community."
  • "Sense of community."
• Translation: Sense of community
• Synonyms: samhald ("togetherness"), samhug ("mutual understanding")
• Antonyms: einsamhet ("loneliness"), isolasjon ("isolation")
• Examples:
  • "Ho kjente ei sterk fellesskapskjensle på festivalen." ("She felt a strong sense of community at the festival.")
  • "Fellesskapskjensle er viktig for trivselen i bygda." ("A sense of community is important for the well-being of the village.")

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist in Nynorsk, but they generally don't affect syllable division. Some dialects might slightly alter the vowel quality of /ɛ/, but the syllable boundaries remain the same.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• vennskap ("friendship"): ven-skap. Similar structure with a compound root. Stress on the first syllable of the root.
• arbeidskapasitet ("work capacity"): ar-beids-ka-pa-si-tet. More syllables, but follows the same principle of maximizing onsets and stressing the first syllable of the root.
• samarbeid ("collaboration"): sam-ar-beid. Similar consonant clusters and vowel patterns. Stress on the first syllable.

The differences in syllable count are due to the length and complexity of the root words. The core principle of maximizing onsets and stressing the first syllable of the root remains consistent.