Hyphenation ofkonfirmasjonsalder

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: konfirmasjonsalder

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "konfirmasjonsalder" refers to the age of confirmation in the Lutheran church. It's a compound noun, common in Norwegian, and its pronunciation follows Nynorsk standards, which differ slightly from Bokmål in vowel realization and some consonant clusters.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and avoid breaking consonant clusters where possible, the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• konfirmasjons-: Prefix/Root - Derived from the Latin "confirmare" (to strengthen, establish). Functions as the core meaning relating to confirmation.
• -alder: Suffix - Old Norse "aldr" meaning age. Functions as a noun suffix denoting a period of life.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the second syllable: kon-fir-ma-sjons-al-der. Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root word in compounds.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/kɔnˈfɪrmɑsjonsˌaldər/

6. Edge Case Review:

The "sj"-cluster is a common feature in Norwegian and is treated as a single consonant in syllabification. The "r" is often vocalized or reduced in Nynorsk, especially in unstressed syllables.

7. Grammatical Role:

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

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: The age at which a person undergoes the religious rite of confirmation.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine)
• Translation: Confirmation age
• Synonyms: (None common, often rephrased)
• Antonyms: (None directly applicable)
• Examples: "Han er i konfirmasjonsalder." (He is at the age of confirmation.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• bekreftelse (confirmation): be-kreft-el-se. Similar syllable structure, stress on the second syllable.
• informasjon (information): in-for-ma-sjon. Similar "sjons" cluster, stress on the second syllable.
• generasjon (generation): ge-ne-ra-sjon. Similar "sjons" cluster, stress on the second syllable.

The consistent stress pattern and handling of the "sjons" cluster demonstrate the regularity of Nynorsk syllabification.

10. Division Rules:

• Vowel Peak: Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
• Consonant Cluster Maximization: Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable as long as they are pronounceable.
• Compound Word Syllabification: Syllables are divided based on the constituent morphemes.
• Stress-Based Division: Stress influences the perception of syllable boundaries.

11. Special Considerations:

The "sj" cluster is treated as a single unit, influencing syllable division. Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Some dialects might slightly reduce the vowel in the unstressed syllables, but the syllable division remains the same.