Hyphenation ofkontrakteksemplar

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: kontrakteksemplar

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "kontrakteksemplar" (contract example) is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk. Its pronunciation involves a relatively complex sequence of consonants and vowels, typical of Germanic languages. The word is relatively long, and accurate syllabification is crucial for understanding its rhythm and pronunciation.

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:

• kontrakt-: Prefix/Root (from Latin contractus, past participle of contrahere 'to draw together'). Function: Denotes agreement or a formal written agreement.
• eksem-: Root (from Old Norse dømi 'example, judgement'). Function: Indicates a representative instance.
• -plar: Suffix (Nynorsk nominalizing suffix, derived from older forms). Function: Forms a noun denoting a specimen or example.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: ek-sem-plar. This is typical for Nynorsk nouns.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/kɔnˈtɾaktˌɛksɛmplɑɾ/

6. Edge Case Review:

The cluster /kt/ can sometimes be simplified in colloquial speech, but in standard Nynorsk, it is generally maintained. The /ɾ/ is an alveolar tap, common in Norwegian.

7. Grammatical Role:

"kontrakteksemplar" functions primarily as a noun. While it's unlikely to shift parts of speech, if used in a highly unusual context, stress might shift slightly, but the syllabification would remain largely consistent.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A sample or copy of a contract.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine gender)
• Translation: Contract example
• Synonyms: kontraktdokument (contract document), avtaleprov (agreement sample)
• Antonyms: (None directly applicable)
• Examples:
  • "Han fekk eit kontrakteksemplar før han signerte." (He received a contract example before he signed.)
  • "Sjå over kontrakteksemplaret nøye." (Look over the contract example carefully.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• eksempel (example): /ɛkˈsɛmpl̩/ - Syllabification: ek-sem-pel. Similar structure, with the -pel suffix. Stress on the second syllable.
• kontrakt (contract): /kɔnˈtɾakt/ - Syllabification: kon-trakt. Shares the "kontrakt-" root. Stress on the second syllable.
• dokument (document): /dɔkʊˈmɛnt/ - Syllabification: do-ku-ment. Different root, but similar syllable structure with a stressed penultimate syllable.

10. Division Rules:

• Onset Maximization: Nynorsk favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable. This is why "kontrakt" is divided as "kon-trakt" rather than "kon-t-rakt".
• Vowel-Centric Syllables: Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
• Sonority Sequencing Principle: Syllables tend to follow a sonority hierarchy, with sounds becoming more sonorous (vowel-like) towards the nucleus.

11. Special Considerations:

The word's length and the presence of consonant clusters require careful application of onset maximization and sonority principles. Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the realization of the /ɾ/ sound.