Hyphenation ofoverlikningsnemnd

Analysis of "overlikningsnemnd" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "overlikningsnemnd" is a compound noun common in Norwegian Nynorsk, relating to administrative boards. Pronunciation will vary slightly regionally, but generally follows Nynorsk phonological rules. The 'g' is a velar fricative /ɣ/, and 'nemnd' is pronounced with a relatively closed vowel in the final syllable.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and avoiding stranded consonants, the division is as follows.

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• over-: Prefix, from Old Norse yfir meaning "over," indicating superiority or encompassing.
• liknings-: Root, derived from likning meaning "assessment, valuation, equalization." Related to the verb likne ("to assess").
• nemnd: Suffix/Root, meaning "board, committee." From Old Norse nefnd. Functions as a noun suffix indicating a group of people appointed for a specific task.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the second syllable: o-ver-lik-nings-nemnd. Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root word within a compound.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈoːvərˌlɪknɪŋsˌnɛmn̩d/

6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:

• o-ver: /oːvər/ - Rule: Consonant after a short vowel is generally part of the following syllable. 'v' is a voiced bilabial fricative.
• lik-nings: /ˈlɪknɪŋs/ - Rule: Maximizing onsets. 'l' initiates the syllable. 'ng' forms a single consonant cluster.
• nemnd: /ˌnɛmn̩d/ - Rule: Final consonant cluster is retained within the syllable. 'n' initiates the syllable. The 'd' is a syllabic consonant.

7. Edge Case Review:

The 'ng' cluster in liknings is a common feature of Nynorsk and is treated as a single unit for syllabification. The syllabic 'd' in nemnd is also a typical feature of Nynorsk, particularly in eastern dialects.

8. Grammatical Role:

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

9. Definition & Semantics:

• Word: overlikningsnemnd
• Part of Speech: Noun (feminine)
• Definitions:
  • "A board or committee responsible for overseeing assessments or valuations."
  • "Translation: Assessment board/committee"
• Synonyms: takstnemnd (valuation board), vurderingsnemnd (assessment committee)
• Antonyms: None directly applicable.
• Examples:
  • "Ho vart vald inn i overlikningsnemnda." (She was elected to the assessment board.)
  • "Overlikningsnemnda sine avgjerder er bindande." (The assessment board's decisions are binding.)

10. Regional Variations:

Pronunciation of vowels can vary between dialects. In some western dialects, the 'o' might be more open. However, this doesn't significantly alter the syllabification.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• skatteetaten: /ˌskatːeˈeːtən/ - Syllables: skat-te-e-ta-ten. Similar structure with compound words. Stress on the second element.
• kommunestyret: /kɔˌmʉːnəˈstyːrət/ - Syllables: kom-mu-ne-sty-ret. Compound noun, stress on the second element.
• arbeidslivet: /ˈɑrbajtsˌliːvət/ - Syllables: ar-bejds-li-vet. Compound noun, stress on the first element of the second part.

The differences in stress placement are due to the inherent stress patterns within the root words of each compound. overlikningsnemnd follows the pattern of stressing the root within the compound, while others may stress the final element.