Hyphenation ofkommunikasjonsanlegg

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: kommunikasjonsanlegg

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "kommunikasjonsanlegg" is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk, meaning "communication facility" or "communications system." It's a relatively long word, and its pronunciation involves several consonant clusters, which are common in Norwegian. The pronunciation is generally consistent with the orthography, but vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a key feature.

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:

• kommunikasjons-: Prefix/Root: From Latin communicare ("to communicate"). Functions as the core meaning carrier.
• anlegg: Root: From Old Norse anlegg ("layout, arrangement, undertaking"). Functions as the noun denoting the facility.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the second syllable of "kommunikasjons-", specifically on the 'ka' vowel. This is typical for Nynorsk, where stress is often on the penultimate syllable, but can be influenced by morphological structure.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/kɔmʏnɪˈkaːʃɔnsˈanɛlː/

6. Edge Case Review:

The 'sj' cluster is a common feature of Norwegian and is treated as a single phoneme /ʃ/. The double 'l' in 'anlegg' indicates a geminate consonant, which is phonemically distinct and affects syllable weight.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is primarily a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical function, as it's a compound noun.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Word: kommunikasjonsanlegg
• Grammatical Category: Noun (neuter)
• Definition: A facility or system for communication.
• Translation: Communication facility, communications system.
• Synonyms: sambandsanlegg, kommunikasjonssenter
• Antonyms: (Difficult to find a direct antonym, but potentially) isolasjon (isolation)
• Examples:
  • "Det nye kommunikasjonsanlegget er toppmoderne." (The new communication facility is state-of-the-art.)
  • "Forsvaret investerte i et nytt kommunikasjonsanlegg." (The military invested in a new communications system.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• universitet: /ʉnɪvɛrsɪˈteːt/ - Syllables: u-ni-ver-si-te-t. Similar in having multiple syllables and consonant clusters. Stress pattern is also on the penultimate syllable.
• administrasjon: /admiːnɪˈstraːʃɔn/ - Syllables: ad-mi-ni-stra-sjon. Similar in length and complexity, with a Latin-derived root. Stress pattern is similar.
• informasjonsteknologi: /ɪnfɔrmasˈjɔːnteknɔlɔɡi/ - Syllables: in-for-mas-jons-tek-no-lo-gi. Demonstrates the typical Nynorsk tendency to create long compound words with multiple syllables.

10. Division Rules:

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

11. Special Considerations:

Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a significant factor in Nynorsk pronunciation. The 'o' in 'kommunikasjons' is often reduced to a schwa-like sound /ə/ in rapid speech. Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist, but the syllable division remains consistent.