Hyphenation ofintelligibilitet

Linguistic Analysis of "intelligibilitet" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "intelligibilitet" is a relatively complex noun in Nynorsk, borrowed from Latin via other European languages. Pronunciation follows Nynorsk phonological rules, which are generally conservative. The 'g' is a velar fricative /ɣ/, and vowel qualities are relatively consistent with mainland Scandinavian standards.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences, the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: in- (Latin, meaning "not") - negates the root.
• Root: tellig- (Latin intelleg- from intellegere "to understand") - the core meaning of understanding.
• Suffix: -ibilitet (Latin -ibilitas via French -ibilité) - forms an abstract noun denoting the quality of being intelligible.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: -li-. This is typical for Nynorsk nouns with more than two syllables.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ɪnˌtɛlɪɣɪbiˈlɪtɛt/

6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:

Here's a detailed breakdown of each syllable, with rule explanations:

• in-: /ɪn/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. 'i' is the nucleus, 'n' forms the coda.
• te-: /tɛ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. 'e' is the nucleus, 't' forms the onset.
• li-: /li/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. 'i' is the nucleus, 'l' forms the onset. This syllable receives primary stress.
• gi-: /ɣɪ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. 'i' is the nucleus, 'g' (pronounced /ɣ/) forms the onset.
• bi-: /bi/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. 'i' is the nucleus, 'b' forms the onset.
• li-: /li/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. 'i' is the nucleus, 'l' forms the onset.
• te-: /tɛt/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. 'e' is the nucleus, 't' forms both the onset and the coda.

7. Exceptions & Special Cases:

The sequence of vowels 'i-i' doesn't pose a significant issue in Nynorsk syllabification, as each vowel forms its own syllable. The velar fricative /ɣ/ is a characteristic of Nynorsk and doesn't affect syllable division.

8. Grammatical Role & Syllabification:

"Intelligibilitet" primarily functions as a noun. As a noun, the stress pattern remains consistent. It doesn't readily convert to other parts of speech without significant morphological changes.

9. Definition & Semantics:

• Part of Speech: Noun (feminine)
• Definitions:
  • "The quality of being understandable."
  • "Clarity."
• Translation: "Intelligibility"
• Synonyms: forståelegheit (understandability), klårleik (clarity)
• Antonyms: uforståelegheit (unintelligibility), uklarleik (unclearness)
• Examples:
  • "Han sikra god intelligibilitet i presentasjonen sin." (He ensured good intelligibility in his presentation.)
  • "Dårlig akustikk reduserer intelligibiliteten." (Poor acoustics reduce intelligibility.)

10. Regional Variations:

While Nynorsk aims for standardization, some regional variations in pronunciation might exist, particularly regarding vowel qualities. However, these variations generally don't alter the core syllable division.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• universitet (university): "u-ni-ver-si-te-t" - Similar structure with multiple open syllables. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
• mulighet (opportunity): "mu-li-ghet" - Similar suffix -het. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
• aktivitet (activity): "ak-ti-vi-te-t" - Similar structure with multiple open syllables and a final 't'. Stress on the penultimate syllable.

These words demonstrate a consistent pattern of syllable division and stress placement in Nynorsk nouns with similar morphological structures. The presence of the suffix -tet or -het consistently leads to penultimate stress.