Hyphenation ofgjentagelsestilfelle

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: gjentagelsestilfelle

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "gjentagelsestilfelle" is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk. It's a relatively long word, and its pronunciation involves several consonant clusters typical of the language. The 'gj' is a palatalized 'g' sound, and the 'te' sequence is pronounced as a single syllable.

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:

• Prefix: ge- (Germanic origin, often functions as a verbal prefix indicating repetition or completion, though here it's part of the root's historical development).
• Root: ntagelse (related to ta 'to take' and gje 'to give', historically meaning 'taking again').
• Suffix: -stilfelle (composed of stil- 'style, instance' and -felle 'case, instance'). Stil is from Old Norse stíll meaning 'style, order'. Felle is from Old Norse fjalla meaning 'to fall upon, to happen'.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the third syllable: tag. Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root, but in compounds, the stress can shift.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈɡjɛnːtɑˌɡɛlsəˌstɪlˈfɛlːə/

6. Edge Case Review:

The 'gj' cluster is a common feature of Nynorsk and is treated as a single onset. The double consonants (nn, ll) are also typical and affect syllable weight. The vowel sequences are relatively straightforward, following Nynorsk vowel rules.

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:

• Definition: An instance of repetition; a case of something happening again.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine/feminine depending on context, but generally neuter in this form)
• Translation: Repetition case, instance of repetition.
• Synonyms: gjentaking (repetition), repetisjon (repetition - borrowing from Danish/Norwegian Bokmål)
• Antonyms: unik hendelse (unique event), engangshendelse (one-time event)
• Examples:
  • "Dette er eit gjentagelsestilfelle av same feil." (This is a repetition case of the same error.)
  • "Politiet etterforskar gjentagelsestilfelle av innbrudd." (The police are investigating repeated instances of burglary.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• gjentaking: /ɡjɛnˈtɑːkiŋ/ - Syllables: gjen-ta-king. Similar structure, stress on the second syllable.
• tilfelle: /ˈtɪlˌfɛlːə/ - Syllables: til-fel-le. Simpler structure, but shares the '-felle' suffix.
• forekomst: /ˈfɔrˌɛkɔst/ - Syllables: for-e-komst. Similar consonant clusters and vowel qualities.

The differences in stress placement are due to the varying length and complexity of the root morphemes. "Gjentagelsestilfelle" has a longer root, shifting the stress.

Division Rules Applied:

• Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are kept together as onsets whenever possible (e.g., 'gj', 'st').
• Vowel-Based Division: Syllables are generally divided around vowels.
• Weight Sensitivity: Long vowels and consonant clusters contribute to syllable weight, influencing stress placement.