Hyphenation ofopptellingsresultat

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: opptellingsresultat

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "opptellingsresultat" is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk, meaning "counting result" or "election result". It's pronounced with a relatively even stress distribution, though the final syllable receives a slight emphasis. The 'j' sound in "tellings" is a palatal approximant /j/.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor open syllables (CV) and avoid breaking consonant clusters unless they are complex, the word divides as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• opp-: Prefix. Origin: Old Norse. Function: Indicates a completion or upward movement/direction related to the action.
• tellings-: Root. Origin: Norwegian. Related to "telle" (to count). Function: Denotes the act of counting.
• resultat: Root. Origin: French/Latin (resultatum). Function: Denotes the outcome or consequence.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the 're' syllable of 'resultat'. While Nynorsk doesn't have a strong, consistent stress pattern like some other Germanic languages, content words like 'resultat' tend to be stressed.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ɔpˈtɛlːɪŋsɾɛsʊltaːt/

6. Edge Case Review:

The 'll' cluster in 'telling' is a geminate consonant, common in Nynorsk, and is treated as a single consonant sound /lː/ for syllabification purposes. The 'ngs' cluster is also common and is treated as a single unit.

7. Grammatical Role:

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

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Word: opptellingsresultat
• Grammatical Category: Noun (neuter)
• English Translation: Counting result, election result
• Synonyms: valresultat (election result), avstemmingsresultat (voting result)
• Antonyms: (None directly applicable, as it's a result)
• Examples:
  • "Opptellingsresultatet viste et klart flertall." (The counting result showed a clear majority.)
  • "Vi venter spent på opptellingsresultatet." (We are anxiously awaiting the counting result.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• valresultat (election result): val-re-sul-tat. Similar syllable structure, stress on 're'.
• stemmerett (right to vote): stem-me-rett. Different syllable structure, but shares the 'rett' ending.
• telling (counting): tel-ling. Shares the 'tell' root, demonstrating consistent syllabification of this morpheme.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in Nynorsk pronunciation are common, particularly regarding vowel quality. However, these variations generally don't affect the core syllable division. Some dialects might slightly reduce the vowel in unstressed syllables.

11. Syllable Division Rules Applied:

• Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are maintained as onsets where possible (e.g., 'tellings').
• Open Syllable Preference: Syllables tend to be open (CV) rather than closed (CVC).
• Moraic Weight: Geminate consonants (like 'll') contribute to moraic weight, influencing syllable structure.