Hyphenation ofkontraktseksemplar

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: kontraktseksemplar

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "kontraktseksemplar" (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 borrowed from Danish/German, and its pronunciation reflects this history.

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 the concept of a contract.
• -seksem-: Root (from Danish/German Exemplar). Function: Denotes the concept of an example.
• -plar: Suffix (from Danish/German -plar). Function: Forms the noun.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penult (second-to-last) syllable: sek-.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/kɔnˈtɾaktˌsɛksɛmplɑɾ/

6. Edge Case Review:

The cluster /kt/ can sometimes be simplified in colloquial speech, but in standard Nynorsk, it is generally maintained. The /ks/ cluster is also common and doesn't present a significant issue.

7. Grammatical Role:

"kontraktseksemplar" functions primarily as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical context within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A copy of a contract; a sample contract.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine gender)
• Translation: Contract example
• Synonyms: kontrakteksemplar (Bokmål spelling), avtalekopi (agreement copy)
• Antonyms: Originalkontrakt (original contract)
• Examples:
  • "Han fekk eit kontraktseksemplar før han signerte." (He received a contract example before he signed.)
  • "Sjå gjennom kontraktseksemplaret nøye." (Look through the contract example carefully.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• eksempel (example): /ɛksɛmˈpɛl/ - Syllable division: ek-sem-pel. Similar structure with consonant clusters. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
• kontorstol (office chair): /kɔnˈtɔɾstɔl/ - Syllable division: kon-tor-stol. Similar onset clusters. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
• dokumentasjon (documentation): /dɔkʉmɛnˈtɑːsjon/ - Syllable division: dok-u-men-ta-sjon. More vowel-rich, but still exhibits consonant clusters. Stress on the penultimate syllable.

The consistent stress pattern on the penultimate syllable in these words highlights a common feature of Nynorsk prosody. The presence of consonant clusters is also a shared characteristic.

10. Division Rules:

• Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are generally maintained at the beginning of syllables (e.g., kont-, sek-).
• Vowel-Centric Syllables: Each syllable typically contains a vowel sound.
• Sonority Sequencing Principle: Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle, with sounds decreasing in sonority from the syllable nucleus outwards.

11. Special Considerations:

The word is a compound, and the syllable division reflects the boundaries between the constituent morphemes. The pronunciation of /k/ before /t/ can vary slightly regionally.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Some speakers might slightly reduce the vowel in the unstressed syllables, but the core syllable division remains consistent.