Hyphenation ofinformasjonsinnsamling

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: informasjonsinnsamling

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "informasjonsinnsamling" is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk, meaning "information gathering". It's a relatively long word, and its pronunciation follows the typical patterns of Nynorsk, which tends to be more conservative in vowel pronunciation than Bokmål. The 'j' sound is pronounced as /j/, and the 's' is generally voiceless.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and consonant clusters, the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: in- (Latin, meaning 'in', 'into', or 'not' - here functioning as a prefix indicating 'into' or 'regarding')
• Root: formasjon (From French formation, ultimately from Latin formatio - meaning 'formation', 'shape')
• Suffixes:
  • -sjon- (Nynorsk, nominalizing suffix, creating a noun from a verb or adjective)
  • -s- (Nynorsk, genitive marker, linking the two noun parts)
  • -innsamling (Nynorsk, compound noun element meaning 'gathering', from inn 'in' + samling 'collection')

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penult (second to last syllable): sam-ling. Nynorsk generally has stress on the first syllable of the root word, but in compounds, the stress shifts to the penultimate syllable of the entire word.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˌɪnfɔrmɑˈsjonsˌɪnsɑmlɪŋ/

6. Edge Case Review:

The consonant cluster "-sjons-" is a common occurrence in Nynorsk and doesn't present a significant edge case. The compound structure is also typical.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is primarily a noun. While it could theoretically be used adjectivally (e.g., "informasjonsinnsamlingsprosessen" - the information gathering process), the syllabification remains consistent.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Word: informasjonsinnsamling
• Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine)
• Definition: The process of collecting information.
• Translation: Information gathering
• Synonyms: datainnsamling (data collection), etterforskning (investigation)
• Antonyms: informasjonsskjuling (information concealment)
• Examples:
  • "Politiet gjennomførte en omfattende informasjonsinnsamling." (The police conducted a comprehensive information gathering.)
  • "Hun er ansvarlig for informasjonsinnsamling i prosjektet." (She is responsible for information gathering in the project.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• utdanning (education): ut-dan-ning. Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters. Stress on the second syllable.
• forhandling (negotiation): for-han-dling. Similar prefix and suffix structure. Stress on the second syllable.
• organisasjon (organization): or-ga-ni-sa-sjon. Similar "-sjon" suffix and consonant clusters. Stress on the third syllable.

The differences in stress placement are due to the length and complexity of the root word and the compound structure. "informasjonsinnsamling" is longer and more complex, leading to stress on the penultimate syllable.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in Nynorsk pronunciation exist, particularly regarding vowel quality. However, the syllable division remains consistent across dialects. Some speakers might slightly reduce the vowel in the unstressed syllables.

11. Division Rules:

• Vowel-Based Division: Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
• Consonant Cluster Handling: Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, especially if they are common in Nynorsk.
• Compound Word Syllabification: Compound words are syllabified based on the individual components, but stress shifts to the penultimate syllable.