Hyphenation ofinformasjonsminister

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: informasjonsminister

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "informasjonsminister" (information minister) is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk. It's pronounced with relatively consistent vowel qualities, though the 'r' is often realized as a retroflex approximant [ɻ] or even dropped in some dialects, particularly in Eastern Norway. The stress pattern is crucial for understanding the syllable division.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor open syllables (CV) where possible, and respecting consonant clusters, the division is as follows (detailed in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• informasjons-: Derived from the Latin informatio (information), via French or German. This is a nominalizing suffix added to the root.
• minister: From Latin minister (servant, attendant), ultimately from minus (lesser). Functions as the head noun.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the second syllable: in-for-ma-sjons-mi-ni-ster.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ɪnfɔrmɑˈsjøːnsmɪnɪstər/ (This transcription represents a standard pronunciation. Regional variations exist.)

6. Edge Case Review:

The 'sj' cluster is a common feature of Norwegian and is treated as a single consonant in syllabification. The 'ns' cluster is also common and generally remains together within a syllable.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is primarily a noun. While theoretically it could be used attributively (e.g., "informasjonsministerposten" - the information minister's post), the core syllabification remains consistent.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A government minister responsible for providing information to the public.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine gender)
• Translation: Information Minister
• Synonyms: Informasjonsråd (Information Counselor)
• Antonyms: (None directly applicable)
• Examples: "Informasjonsministeren heldt ein pressekonferanse." (The Information Minister held a press conference.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• statsminister (Prime Minister): sta-ts-mi-ni-ster. Similar syllable structure, stress on the second syllable.
• utenriksminister (Foreign Minister): u-ten-riks-mi-ni-ster. Similar syllable structure, stress on the second syllable.
• kulturminister (Culture Minister): kul-tur-mi-ni-ster. Similar syllable structure, stress on the second syllable.

The consistency in stress placement on the second syllable in these compound minister titles reinforces the rule. The differences in initial syllables reflect the different root words.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

In some Eastern Norwegian dialects, the 'r' sound might be dropped or reduced, affecting the phonetic realization but not necessarily the syllable division. The vowel qualities can also vary slightly between dialects.

11. Syllable Division Rules Applied:

• Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are maintained as onsets where phonotactically permissible (e.g., 'sj', 'ns').
• Open Syllable Preference: Syllables tend towards the CV structure where possible.
• Compound Word Syllabification: Compound words are divided based on the morphemic boundaries and phonological structure of the individual components.