Hyphenation ofinformasjonsmann

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: informasjonsmann

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "informasjonsmann" (information man) is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk. It's pronounced with a relatively even stress distribution, though the final syllable receives slightly more emphasis. The 'j' sound is a palatal approximant /j/. The 's' is alveolar fricative /s/.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor open syllables (CV) and avoid breaking consonant clusters unless they are complex, the word divides as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• informasjons-: Derived from the Latin informatio (meaning 'formation, instruction'). This is a productive suffix in Norwegian, forming nouns denoting a state or process.
• -mann: Old Norse maðr (man). This is a common suffix denoting a male person associated with the preceding element.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the second syllable, "mas". This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns, where stress tends to fall on the second element.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ɪnfɔrmɑˈsjonsmɑn/

6. Edge Case Review:

The 'sj' cluster is a common feature in Norwegian and is treated as a single consonant in terms of syllabification. The 's' is not broken off into a separate syllable.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Informasjonsmann" functions solely as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical context within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A man who provides information; a spokesperson; an information officer.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine)
• Translation: Information man, spokesperson
• Synonyms: talsmann (spokesperson), informator (informant)
• Antonyms: (None directly applicable, as it denotes a role)
• Examples:
  • "Han er ein informasjonsmann for selskapet." (He is an information man for the company.)
  • "Informasjonsmannen gav ein klar forklaring." (The spokesperson gave a clear explanation.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• husmann (cottager): hus-mann. Similar structure (X-mann). Stress on the second syllable.
• fiskemann (fisherman): fis-ke-mann. Slightly more complex due to the 'ke' cluster, but still follows the stress pattern.
• kontormann (office worker): kon-tor-mann. Similar structure, stress on the second syllable.

The consistent stress pattern on the second element in these compounds demonstrates the regularity of Nynorsk stress rules. The syllable division also follows the same principles of maximizing open syllables.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in Nynorsk pronunciation are minimal regarding this word. Some dialects might slightly alter the vowel quality, but the syllable division remains consistent.

11. Division Rules Applied:

• Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are kept together as onsets whenever possible (e.g., "sj" in "informasjons").
• Open Syllable Preference: Syllables tend to be open (CV) rather than closed (CVC).
• Compound Word Stress: Stress typically falls on the second element of a compound noun.