Hyphenation ofopposisjonsliste

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: "opposisjonsliste"

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "opposisjonsliste" (opposition list) is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk. It consists of "opposisjon" (opposition) and "liste" (list). Pronunciation follows Nynorsk standards, with a relatively even stress distribution, though the first syllable of "opposisjon" receives slightly more emphasis.

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:

• oppo-: Prefix, derived from Latin oppositio meaning "against, resistance". Functions to negate or create an opposing force.
• -sjon: Suffix, derived from Latin -tio, forming abstract nouns denoting action or state.
• -liste: Suffix, derived from German/French Liste, meaning "list". Functions to denote a collection or enumeration.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the first syllable of "opposisjon", i.e., "op-". Secondary stress is present on the first syllable of "liste".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ɔpːɔˈsɪʃɔnsˌlɪstə/

6. Edge Case Review:

Nynorsk allows for both "hard" and "soft" pronunciation of consonants. In this case, the /p/ is geminated (doubled) due to the following vowel. The /s/ is alveolar fricative.

7. Grammatical Role:

"opposisjonsliste" functions primarily as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical context.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A list of members or representatives of the opposition (political parties, groups, etc.).
• Translation: Opposition list
• Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine)
• Synonyms: motstandsliste (resistance list), lista over opposisjonen (the list of the opposition)
• Antonyms: støtteliste (support list)
• Examples:
  • "Partiet presenterte sin opposisjonsliste." (The party presented its opposition list.)
  • "Journalisten fikk tak i opposisjonslista." (The journalist obtained the opposition list.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• "problemliste" (problem list): "pro-blem-lis-te". Similar syllable structure, stress on the first syllable.
• "diskusjonsliste" (discussion list): "dis-kus-jons-lis-te". Similar syllable structure, stress on the first syllable.
• "valgliste" (ballot list): "valg-lis-te". Shorter, but shares the "-liste" suffix and similar stress pattern.

The consistent presence of the "-liste" suffix and the tendency for stress to fall on the first syllable of the preceding element demonstrate a regular pattern in Nynorsk compound nouns.

10. Division Rules:

• Onset Maximization: Nynorsk favors maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable.
• Vowel-Centric Syllabification: Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
• Compound Word Syllabification: Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.

11. Special Considerations:

The gemination of /p/ in "opposisjon" is a common feature of Nynorsk and affects the syllable weight.