Hyphenation ofkonkurransesugen

Analysis of "konkurransesugen" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "konkurransesugen" is a relatively complex word in Nynorsk, featuring consonant clusters and vowel sequences common in Germanic languages. The pronunciation will involve careful attention to vowel quality and consonant articulation. Nynorsk pronunciation can vary slightly regionally, but the core principles remain consistent.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and respecting vowel sequences, the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• konkurranse-: Root. From Latin concursus (competition). Noun stem.
• -su-: Connecting vowel.
• -gen: Suffix. From Old Norse -gen, related to the adjective suffix -gen, indicating a state or quality. Forms an adjective.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the second syllable: kon-kur-RAN-sesu-gen. Nynorsk generally stresses the second syllable in words of this length and structure.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/kɔnˈkʉrːɑnsəˌsʉːɡən/

6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:

• kon-: /kɔn/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs before a vowel. No exceptions.
• kur-: /kʉrː/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs before a vowel. The 'r' is geminated (doubled) and pronounced as a long 'r'.
• ran-: /ˈran/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs before a vowel. Stress falls here.
• se-: /ˈsə/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs before a vowel.
• su-: /sʉː/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs before a vowel.
• gen: /ɡən/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Syllable division occurs before a vowel.

7. Edge Case Review:

The consonant cluster "rs" in "kur" is a common feature of Nynorsk and doesn't present a significant syllabification challenge. The gemination of 'r' is crucial for accurate pronunciation.

8. Grammatical Role:

"Konkurransesugen" functions as an adjective, meaning "competitive" or "eager to compete." Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its use in a sentence.

9. Definition & Semantics:

• konkurransesugen (adjective)
  • Definitions:
    • "Eager to compete; competitive."
    • "Having a strong desire to win."
  • Translation: Competitive, eager to compete.
  • Synonyms: ivrig (eager), konkurranseinnstilt (competition-oriented)
  • Antonyms: likegyldig (indifferent), uinteressert (uninterested)
  • Examples:
    • "Han er en konkurransesugen idrettsutøver." (He is a competitive athlete.)
    • "Hun viste en konkurransesugen holdning." (She showed a competitive attitude.)

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in Nynorsk pronunciation might affect vowel quality (e.g., the 'u' sound in "sugen"). However, the core syllabification principles remain consistent.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• vennskap (friendship): ven-skap. Similar structure with a consonant cluster followed by a vowel.
• arbeidsliv (working life): ar-beids-liv. Demonstrates the division before vowels.
• utdanning (education): ut-dan-ning. Shows how consonant clusters are handled.

These examples demonstrate the consistent application of Nynorsk syllable division rules, prioritizing vowel-based separation and maximizing onsets. The complexity in "konkurransesugen" arises from the length and multiple consonant clusters, but the underlying principles remain the same.