Hyphenation ofnitrogendioksid

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: nitrogendioksid

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "nitrogendioksid" (nitrogen dioxide) 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 'g' is pronounced as a velar fricative /ɣ/, and the 'd' is pronounced as an alveolar plosive /d/. Vowel qualities are relatively standard for Nynorsk.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences, the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• nitro-: Prefix, derived from Latin nitrum (nitre), meaning nitrogen.
• gen-: Root, derived from Greek genos (birth, origin), relating to the creation or source of something. In this context, it signifies the element nitrogen.
• di-: Prefix, derived from Greek dis- (two, double), indicating two atoms of oxygen.
• oksid: Suffix, derived from Latin oxidum (oxide), denoting a compound containing oxygen.
• -id: Suffix, indicating a chemical compound.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: "gen". This is typical for Nynorsk compound nouns.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈniːtrɔɡɛndiˌɔksɪd/

6. Edge Case Review:

There are no significant edge cases for this word. The syllable structure is relatively straightforward.

7. Grammatical Role:

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

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A chemical compound consisting of one nitrogen atom and two oxygen atoms.
• Translation: Nitrogen dioxide (English)
• Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine gender)
• Synonyms: None common in everyday language. Chemical formulas (NO₂) are used instead.
• Antonyms: None directly applicable.
• Examples:
  • "Nitrogendioksid er ein farleg gass." (Nitrogen dioxide is a dangerous gas.)
  • "Utslepp av nitrogendioksid kan føre til luftforureining." (Emissions of nitrogen dioxide can lead to air pollution.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• hydrogenoksid (hydrogen oxide): hy-dro-ge-no-ksi-d. Similar syllable structure, stress on the penultimate syllable.
• karbondioksid (carbon dioxide): kar-bon-di-ok-si-d. Similar syllable structure, stress on the penultimate syllable.
• svoveldioksid (sulfur dioxide): svø-vel-di-ok-si-d. Similar syllable structure, stress on the penultimate syllable.

The consistency in stress placement and syllable division across these compounds demonstrates the regular application of Nynorsk phonological rules. The main difference lies in the initial consonant clusters, which determine the initial syllable boundaries.

10. Division Rules:

• Onset Maximization: Syllables prefer to have an onset (initial consonant).
• Vowel Sequence Rule: Vowel sequences are generally broken at the point where a consonant can be inserted to create a valid syllable.
• Compound Word Syllabification: Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes, respecting the rules above.

11. Special Considerations:

Regional variations in Nynorsk pronunciation might affect the precise realization of vowels, but not the syllable division itself.