Hyphenation ofkommunistinfiltrasjon

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: kommunistinfiltrasjon

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "kommunistinfiltrasjon" is a complex noun in Norwegian Nynorsk, meaning "communist infiltration." It's a compound word built from several morphemes. Pronunciation follows Nynorsk standards, with a relatively even stress distribution, though the final syllable tends to be less prominent.

2. Syllable Division:

The syllable division, adhering to the rule of maximizing onsets, is as follows (using only original letters):

kom-mu-nis-tin-fil-tras-jon

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• kommunist-: Prefix/Root. Origin: Internationalism, ultimately from French "communiste" and Latin "communis" (common). Function: Denotes the ideology of communism.
• -in-: Inflectional morpheme. Origin: Germanic. Function: Forms the noun from the verb.
• -filtrasjon: Suffix/Root. Origin: French "filtration" and Latin "filtrāre" (to filter). Function: Denotes the act of infiltrating.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the tin syllable. The stress pattern is relatively weak, but noticeable.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/kɔˈmʉːnɪstɪnˌfɪltraːʃɔn/

6. Edge Case Review:

Nynorsk allows for both "kommunist" and "kommunistisk" as forms of the word. The "-in" infix is common in Nynorsk noun formation. The "r" in "trasjon" is a retroflex approximant, typical of Eastern Norwegian dialects, but acceptable in Nynorsk.

7. Grammatical Role:

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

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Word: kommunistinfiltrasjon
• Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine)
• Definition: The act of communists infiltrating a group or organization.
• Translation: Communist infiltration
• Synonyms: innfiltrasjon (infiltration), undergraving (undermining)
• Antonyms: avdekking (exposure), motstand (resistance)
• Examples:
  • "Politiet etterforsker mistenkt kommunistinfiltrasjon i fagforeningen." (The police are investigating suspected communist infiltration in the trade union.)
  • "Frykten for kommunistinfiltrasjon var stor under den kalde krigen." (The fear of communist infiltration was great during the Cold War.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• demonstrasjon (demonstration): de-mon-stra-sjon. Similar syllable structure, with a final -sjon suffix. Stress on the stra syllable.
• administrasjon (administration): ad-mi-ni-stra-sjon. Similar syllable structure, with a final -sjon suffix. Stress on the stra syllable.
• informasjon (information): in-for-ma-sjon. Similar syllable structure, with a final -sjon suffix. Stress on the ma syllable.

The difference in stress placement in "kommunistinfiltrasjon" compared to the others is due to the length and complexity of the preceding morphemes. The tin syllable receives prominence to break up the longer sequence.

10. Division Rules:

• Onset Maximization: Syllables attempt to maximize their onsets (initial consonant sounds). This is why "kom" is a syllable rather than "ko-m".
• Vowel Peak: Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
• Sonority Sequencing: Sounds within a syllable follow a sonority hierarchy (vowels are most sonorous, followed by semivowels, fricatives, etc.).

11. Special Considerations:

The compound nature of the word presents a challenge. The division aims to reflect the morphemic boundaries while adhering to phonological rules. Regional variations in pronunciation (e.g., the retroflex "r") could slightly alter the phonetic realization but not the core syllabification.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Some dialects might reduce the vowel in "kommunist" to a schwa /ə/, affecting the syllable weight but not the division.

13. Syllable Analysis Details:

• kom: /kɔm/ - Open syllable, onset "k", vowel "o", coda "m". Rule: Vowel Peak, Onset Maximization.
• mu: /mʉː/ - Open syllable, onset "m", vowel "u". Rule: Vowel Peak.
• nis: /nɪs/ - Closed syllable, onset "n", vowel "i", coda "s". Rule: Vowel Peak.
• tin: /stɪn/ - Closed syllable, onset "st", vowel "i", coda "n". Rule: Vowel Peak, Onset Maximization. Primary stress.
• fil: /fɪl/ - Open syllable, onset "f", vowel "i". Rule: Vowel Peak.
• tras: /traːʃ/ - Closed syllable, onset "tr", vowel "a", coda "s". Rule: Vowel Peak.
• jon: /ʃɔn/ - Closed syllable, onset "ʃ", vowel "o", coda "n". Rule: Vowel Peak.