Hyphenation ofkombinasjonslås

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: kombinasjonslås

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "kombinasjonslås" (combination lock) is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk. It consists of "kombinasjon" (combination) and "lås" (lock). Pronunciation follows Nynorsk standards, with a relatively even stress distribution, though the first syllable of "kombinasjon" receives slightly more emphasis.

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 orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• kombinasjons-: Prefix/Root - Derived from Latin combinare (to combine). Functions as the core meaning-bearing element, indicating the method of securing the lock.
• -lås: Suffix/Root - Native Norwegian word meaning "lock". Functions as the noun, specifying the object.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the first syllable of "kombinasjon", making it kom-bi-na-sjons-lås.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/kɔm.bɪ.naˈsjɔːns.lɔːs/

6. Edge Case Review:

The "sj" cluster is a common feature in Norwegian and is treated as a single phoneme. The "nasjons" sequence is also typical and doesn't present unusual syllabification challenges.

7. Grammatical Role:

"kombinasjonslås" functions solely as a noun. There are no significant syllabification or stress shifts based on grammatical function.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A lock that is opened by a sequence of numbers or letters.
• Translation: Combination lock
• Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine)
• Synonyms: Tallås (number lock)
• Antonyms: Nøkkelås (key lock)
• Examples:
  • "Han opna kombinasjonslåsen med koden." (He opened the combination lock with the code.)
  • "Sjefen hadde kombinasjonslåsen til skapet." (The boss had the combination lock to the cabinet.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• informasjon: in-for-ma-sjon /ɪn.fɔr.maˈsjɔːn/ - Similar syllable structure with "sj" cluster. Stress on the third syllable.
• organisasjon: or-ga-ni-sa-sjon /ɔr.ɡa.niˈsaː.sjɔːn/ - Similar syllable structure with "sj" cluster. Stress on the fourth syllable.
• situasjon: si-tu-a-sjon /si.tuˈaː.sjɔːn/ - Similar syllable structure with "sj" cluster. Stress on the third syllable.

The consistent presence of the "sj" cluster and its treatment as a single unit in syllabification is a key similarity. The stress patterns differ due to the length and morphological structure of each word.

10. Division Rules:

• Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., "kom-bi-").
• Vowel Peak: Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
• Sonority Sequencing: Syllables follow a sonority hierarchy, with sounds becoming more sonorous towards the nucleus (vowel).

11. Special Considerations:

The "sj" cluster is a common exception to simple vowel-consonant syllable division. It's treated as a single consonant phoneme in Nynorsk.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in Nynorsk pronunciation are minimal for this word. However, some dialects might slightly alter the vowel quality of /ɔ/ or /aː/. This would not affect the syllable division.