Hyphenation ofperikumbrennevin

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: perikumbrennevin

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "perikumbrennevin" is a compound noun in Nynorsk, referring to a type of strong alcoholic beverage. It's a relatively long word, and its pronunciation follows the typical Nynorsk rules, which are generally conservative and closer to Old Norse pronunciation than Bokmål.

2. Syllable Division:

The syllable division will be based on the sonority principle, maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Peri-: Prefix, from Latin peri- meaning "around" or "about". Function: Intensifier or descriptor.
• Kumbr-: Root, from Old Norse kumbr meaning "seal". Function: Denotes the source of the beverage (seal fat).
• -enne-: Suffix, derived from Old Norse enn (a genitive suffix). Function: Connects the root to the final element.
• -vin: Suffix, from Old Norse vin meaning "wine". Function: Indicates the alcoholic beverage.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the second syllable: "kum". Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root in compound words.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/pæˈriːkʊmbrɛnːəˌviːn/

6. Edge Case Review:

The double 'n' in 'brennevin' is a common feature in Nynorsk and affects the length of the preceding vowel. The 'k' before 'u' is a relatively common consonant cluster, but requires careful articulation.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Perikumbrennevin" is primarily a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A traditional Norwegian alcoholic beverage made from potatoes, grain, or sugar, flavored with seal fat. Historically, it was a potent and often homemade spirit.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine gender)
• Translation: Seal-fat brandy
• Synonyms: Brennvin (general term for brandy), Potetbrennevin (potato brandy)
• Antonyms: (None directly applicable, as it's a specific type of drink)
• Examples:
  • "Han laga heimelaga perikumbrennevin." (He made homemade seal-fat brandy.)
  • "Perikumbrennevin var vanleg på festar før i tida." (Seal-fat brandy was common at parties in the old days.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• Brennvin: /brɛnːəˌviːn/ - Syllables: brɛn-na-vin. Similar structure, with a root and a 'vin' suffix. Stress on the first syllable of the root.
• Potetbrennevin: /pɔˈtɛːtˌbrɛnːəˌviːn/ - Syllables: pɔ-tɛt-brɛn-na-vin. Longer, but shares the 'brennevin' component. Stress on the first syllable of 'potet'.
• Eplebrennevin: /ˈɛpləˌbrɛnːəˌviːn/ - Syllables: ɛ-plə-brɛn-na-vin. Similar structure, with a root and 'brennevin'. Stress on the first syllable of 'eple'.

The consistent stress pattern on the first syllable of the root in these compounds demonstrates the regularity of Nynorsk stress rules.

10. Syllable Division Rules:

• Sonority Principle: Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, maximizing consonant clusters in the onset.
• Vowel Sequences: Each vowel generally forms its own syllable.
• Compound Word Syllabification: Syllables are divided within each morpheme of the compound word.

11. Special Considerations:

The length of the vowels (indicated by the colon : in the IPA transcription) is crucial for correct pronunciation and can affect syllable perception. The 'k' before 'u' is a permissible consonant cluster in Nynorsk, but requires careful articulation.