Hyphenation ofmangelpersonell

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: mangelpersonell

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "mangelpersonell" is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk, meaning "staff shortage" or "lack of personnel." It's pronounced with relatively straightforward vowel and consonant sounds, though the 'ng' cluster requires attention.

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:

• mangel-: Prefix/Root. Origin: Old Norse mangill meaning "defect, deficiency." Morphological function: Indicates a lack or shortage.
• person-: Root. Origin: Latin persona via French/German. Morphological function: Refers to people, individuals.
• -ell: Suffix. Origin: Norwegian. Morphological function: Forms a collective noun denoting a group of people. It's a diminutive/collective suffix.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable (second to last).

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈmɑŋɡəlˌpɛrsɔnˌɛlː/

6. Edge Case Review:

The 'ng' cluster (/ŋ/) is a common feature in Norwegian and is treated as a single unit within a syllable. The double 'l' at the end of "personell" indicates a long vowel in the preceding syllable.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Mangelpersonell" functions primarily as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical context, as it's a compound noun.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A situation where there is a shortage of staff or personnel.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine gender)
• Translation: Staff shortage, personnel deficit.
• Synonyms: bemanningstørk (staffing drought), personellmangel (personnel shortage)
• Antonyms: bemanningsoverskudd (staffing surplus)
• Examples:
  • "Sjukehuset opplever eit stort mangelpersonell." (The hospital is experiencing a large staff shortage.)
  • "Grunna mangelpersonell må nokre avdelingar stenge." (Due to staff shortages, some departments must close.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• bekledning (clothing): bɛkˈlɛːðɪŋ - Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
• forhandling (negotiation): fɔrˈhɑnːɪŋ - Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
• gjennomføring (implementation): ˈɡjʏnːømˌføːrɪŋ - More complex onset cluster, but still follows the penultimate stress pattern.

10. Syllable Division Rules Applied:

• Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., mangel-).
• Vowel Nucleus: Each syllable must have a vowel sound.
• Sonority Sequencing: Syllables follow a sonority hierarchy, with sounds becoming more sonorous towards the nucleus.
• Long Vowel Rule: A doubled consonant often indicates a long vowel in the preceding syllable.

11. Special Considerations:

The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries, but these do not necessarily dictate syllable boundaries. The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single phoneme and remains within a syllable.