Hyphenation ofmultiplikasjonstabell

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: multiplikasjonstabell

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "multiplikasjonstabell" (multiplication table) is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk. Its pronunciation follows the general rules of Nynorsk, with a tendency towards a more conservative pronunciation compared to Bokmål. The 'j' is pronounced as /j/, and the 'v' is pronounced as /v/.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and avoid breaking consonant clusters unless they are complex and unpronounceable as a unit, the syllable division is as follows (detailed in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• multi-: Prefix, Latin origin (meaning 'many'). Morphological function: indicates multiplicity.
• plikasjon: Root, Latin origin (from plicare 'to fold'). Morphological function: relates to the act of folding or multiplying.
• sjon: Suffix, Latin/French origin. Morphological function: nominalizing suffix, forming a noun.
• stabell: Root, Germanic origin (related to 'stable'). Morphological function: refers to a table or arrangement.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the second syllable: "pli-ka-sjon". Nynorsk generally stresses the second syllable in words of this length and structure.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/mʊltiplɪˈkɑːsjønstabɛlː/

6. Edge Case Review:

The consonant cluster "ksj" is relatively common in Norwegian and is treated as a single unit for syllabification. The double 'l' at the end of "stabell" indicates a geminate consonant, which affects the duration of the syllable.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is primarily a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical function, as it's a fixed compound noun.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A table showing the products of multiplying numbers together.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine gender)
• Translation: Multiplication table
• Synonyms: Gangebord (more common in Bokmål)
• Antonyms: None directly applicable.
• Examples:
  • "Han lærte seg multiplikasjonstabellen i skolen." (He learned the multiplication table at school.)
  • "Multiplikasjonstabellen er viktig for å lære matematikk." (The multiplication table is important for learning mathematics.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• administrasjon: a-dmi-nis-tra-sjon. Similar syllable structure with Latinate suffixes. Stress on the third syllable.
• informasjon: i-nfor-ma-sjon. Similar syllable structure with Latinate suffixes. Stress on the third syllable.
• organisasjon: o-rga-ni-sa-sjon. Similar syllable structure with Latinate suffixes. Stress on the third syllable.

The consistent stress pattern on the penultimate syllable in these words highlights a common feature of Norwegian Nynorsk compound nouns with Latinate roots. The difference in syllable count is due to the varying length of the root morphemes.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in Nynorsk pronunciation exist, but they generally don't significantly alter the syllable division. Some dialects might slightly reduce vowel sounds or pronounce certain consonants differently, but the core syllabic structure remains consistent.

11. Division Rules:

• Vowel-centric Syllabification: Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
• Consonant Cluster Handling: Consonant clusters are maintained unless they are exceptionally complex.
• Stress-Based Division: Stress influences the perception of syllable boundaries.