Hyphenation ofmannsrollemønster

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: mannsrollemønster

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word mannsrollemønster is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk. It's pronounced with relatively straightforward vowel and consonant sounds, though the cluster ll can present a slight challenge for some speakers. The word refers to a pattern of male roles.

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:

• manns-: Genitive singular of mann (man). Origin: Old Norse maðr. Morphological function: Possessive marker, indicating a role of men.
• rolle-: From the French rôle, ultimately from Latin rotulus (roll, list). Morphological function: Noun stem, meaning 'role'.
• mønster-: From Middle Low German müster, ultimately from Latin monstrare (to show, demonstrate). Morphological function: Noun stem, meaning 'pattern'.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: møn-ster. This is typical for Nynorsk nouns.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈmɑnsˌrɔlːəˌmønstər/

6. Edge Case Review:

The ll cluster is a potential edge case. While it can sometimes be broken as l-lə, in this context, it's more common to be treated as a single onset, especially given the stress pattern.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is primarily a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical function, as it doesn't inflect.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A pattern or model of male roles.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine)
• Translation: Man role pattern
• Synonyms: kjønnsrollemønster (gender role pattern - broader), maskulinitetsmønster (masculinity pattern)
• Antonyms: (Difficult to provide a direct antonym, as it's a descriptive term. Perhaps rollefrihet - role freedom)
• Examples:
  • "Samfunnet er preget av eit tradisjonelt mannsrollemønster." (Society is characterized by a traditional man role pattern.)
  • "Forskinga undersøker korleis mannsrollemønster endrar seg." (The research investigates how man role patterns are changing.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• kvinnelegegenskaper (female characteristics): kvin-ne-le-ge-gen-ska-per. Similar syllable structure with multiple closed syllables.
• arbeidslivsstandard (work life standard): ar-beids-livs-stan-dard. Similar compound structure and stress pattern.
• samfunnsutvikling (societal development): sam-funns-ut-vik-ling. Similar in having multiple syllables and consonant clusters.

The differences lie in the specific consonant clusters and vowel qualities, but the overall syllable structure principles are consistent. mannsrollemønster has a more complex onset cluster (ll) than the others.

10. Division Rules:

• Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are generally kept together in the onset of a syllable.
• Vowel Peak: Each syllable must contain a vowel.
• Sonority Sequencing: Syllable structure follows the sonority sequencing principle, with sounds decreasing in sonority from the syllable peak outwards.

11. Special Considerations:

Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the realization of the ll cluster, but the syllable division remains largely consistent.