Hyphenation ofkollisjonsøyeblikk

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: kollisjonsøyeblikk

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "kollisjonsøyeblikk" (collision moment) is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk. It's a relatively long word, and its pronunciation involves several consonant clusters, typical of Germanic languages. The pronunciation is [kɔˈlɪʃɔnsˌœjəˈblɪkː] (see phonetic transcription below for details).

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable), the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the exact format).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• kollisjons-: Prefix/Root: Derived from "kollisjon" (collision), ultimately from Latin collisionem (a striking together). Functions as a modifying element.
• -øyeblikk: Root: "øyeblikk" (moment), from Old Norse augeblick (eye-blink), composed of "auge" (eye) and "blikk" (blink). Functions as the core noun.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the second syllable of "øyeblikk", making it the second-to-last syllable of the entire word.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/kɔˈlɪʃɔnsˌœjəˈblɪkː/

6. Edge Case Review:

The consonant cluster "sj" is common in Norwegian and is treated as a single unit for syllabification. The vowel "ø" is a diphthong and forms a single syllable nucleus. The "ll" cluster is also common and is treated as a single consonant for syllabification purposes.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is primarily a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: The instant of a collision; the moment when two or more objects impact each other.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine/neuter depending on context)
• Translation: Collision moment
• Synonyms: Samstøyt (impact), krasj (crash)
• Antonyms: (Difficult to define a direct antonym, but perhaps) ro (peace), stillhet (silence)
• Examples:
  • "Politiet etterforsker kollisjonsøyeblikket." (The police are investigating the moment of the collision.)
  • "Han husket kollisjonsøyeblikket tydelig." (He remembered the moment of the collision clearly.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• billys: /biˈlys/ - Syllable division: bi-lys. Similar structure with a consonant cluster at the beginning.
• fjellside: /fjelːˈsiːdə/ - Syllable division: fjell-si-de. Similar in having consonant clusters and a clear stress pattern.
• glasskår: /ɡlɑsːˈkɔːr/ - Syllable division: glass-kår. Similar in having a compound structure and consonant clusters.

The differences lie in the specific consonant clusters and vowel qualities, but the general principle of maximizing onsets and adhering to the stress pattern is consistent.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but they generally don't affect the syllabification. Some dialects might slightly alter the vowel quality of "ø" or "a", but the syllable boundaries remain the same.

11. Division Rules:

• Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are generally kept together in the onset of a syllable.
• Vowel Nucleus: Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
• Sonority Sequencing: Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle, with sounds decreasing in sonority from the syllable onset to the coda.