Hyphenation ofgranskingsutval

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: granskingsutval

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "granskingsutval" is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk. It's pronounced with a relatively even stress distribution, though the first syllable receives slightly more emphasis. The 'r' is typically alveolar, and vowels are generally clear.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, the division is as follows (detailed in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• gransk-: Root, from Old Norse granska meaning "to examine, inspect". (Germanic origin)
• -ings-: Suffix, forming a noun from a verb (verbal noun). (Germanic origin)
• ut-: Prefix, meaning "out, from". (Germanic origin)
• -val: Root, from Old Norse val meaning "choice, selection". (Germanic origin)
• -: Connecting vowel, often 'a' or 'e' in compound nouns.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the first syllable: gran-. Secondary stress is present on val.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈɡranːskɪŋsˌutːval/

6. Edge Case Review:

Nynorsk allows for both 'utval' and 'utvalg' as forms of the noun. The 'g' ending is less common but acceptable. Syllabification remains consistent regardless.

7. Grammatical Role:

"granskingsutval" functions primarily as a noun. The syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A committee or panel appointed to investigate or examine something.
• Translation: Investigation committee / Review board
• Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine/feminine, depending on context)
• Synonyms: undersøkingskomité (investigation committee), gjennomgangsgruppe (review group)
• Antonyms: (Difficult to provide a direct antonym, as it's a functional term. Perhaps 'beslutningsorgan' - decision-making body)
• Examples:
  • "Eit granskingsutval vart sett ned for å undersøke saka." (An investigation committee was appointed to investigate the case.)
  • "Utvalet la fram si rapport i går." (The committee presented its report yesterday.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• undersøking: un-der-sø-king (similar syllable structure, vowel length variations)
• gjennomgang: gjen-nom-gang (similar onset clusters, stress pattern)
• evaluering: e-va-lu-e-ring (borrowed word, different vowel qualities, but similar syllable count)

The differences in syllable structure arise from varying consonant clusters and vowel lengths, typical of Nynorsk morphology.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist, but they don't significantly alter the syllable division. Some dialects might pronounce the 'r' more strongly or reduce the vowel in unstressed syllables.

11. Division Rules:

• Maximize Onsets: Consonants are generally assigned to the following vowel.
• Avoid Stranded Consonants: Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
• Vowel Length: Long vowels often form their own syllable.
• Compound Word Syllabification: Syllables are divided based on the morphemic boundaries within the compound.