Hyphenation ofkonsentrasjonsevne

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: konsentrasjonsevne

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "konsentrasjonsevne" (concentration ability) is a complex noun in Norwegian Nynorsk. Its pronunciation involves several consonant clusters and vowel qualities typical of the language. The word is relatively long and requires careful syllabification.

2. Syllable Division:

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

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• konsen-: Prefix, derived from Latin con- (with, together). Function: Intensifier.
• -trasjon-: Root, derived from Latin trans- (across) and gradus (step, degree). Function: Core meaning related to 'passing through' or 'degree'.
• -sjon-: Suffix, derived from Latin -tio. Function: Nominalization, forming a noun from a verb.
• -evne: Suffix, native Norwegian. Function: Forms a noun denoting ability or capacity.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the third syllable: kon-sen-TRAS-jon-se-vne. Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root, or the syllable immediately preceding a suffix.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/kɔnˈsɛntrɑʃɔnˌsevnə/

6. Edge Case Review:

The "sj" cluster is a common feature of Norwegian and is treated as a single phoneme /ʃ/. The "tr" cluster is also common and is generally permissible as an onset. The vowel qualities are standard for Nynorsk.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Konsentrasjonsevne" is primarily a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: The ability to concentrate; the capacity for focused attention.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine gender)
• Translation: Concentration ability
• Synonyms: Fokusevne (focus ability), oppmerksomhetsevne (attentiveness ability)
• Antonyms: Uoppmerksomhet (inattentiveness), distraherbarhet (distractibility)
• Examples:
  • "Ho har stor konsentrasjonsevne." (She has a great ability to concentrate.)
  • "Konsentrasjonsevne er viktig for læring." (Concentration ability is important for learning.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• universitet: u-ni-ver-si-te-t /ʉniʋɛrsiˈtɛːt/ - Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
• administrasjon: ad-mi-ni-stra-sjon /admiˈnistraːʃɔn/ - Shares the "-sjon" suffix and similar consonant clusters. Stress on the third syllable.
• informasjon: in-for-ma-sjon /inforˈmaːʃɔn/ - Similar syllable structure and the "-sjon" suffix. Stress on the third syllable.

The differences in stress placement are due to the varying length and structure of the preceding syllables. "Konsentrasjonsevne" has a longer prefix and a suffix that influences the stress pattern.

10. Division Rules:

• Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are generally kept together as onsets (e.g., kon-, tras-, sev-)
• Vowel Break: Each vowel nucleus forms a syllable (e.g., kon-, se-, vne)
• Syllable Weight: Syllables with complex onsets or codas tend to be more prominent.

11. Special Considerations:

The word is relatively straightforward in its syllabification, with no major exceptions. Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel qualities, but not the core syllable division.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Some dialects might reduce the vowel in "-evne" to a schwa /ə/, but this doesn't change the syllable division.