Hyphenation ofprotokollsekretær

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: protokollsekretær

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "protokollsekretær" (protocol secretary) is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk. It's a relatively long word, and its pronunciation follows the general rules of Nynorsk, which prioritize clear vowel articulation and avoid diphthongization where Standard Norwegian (Bokmål) might have it. The 'r' is alveolar, and the vowels are generally 'pure' (less gliding).

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and respecting vowel quality, the division is as follows (detailed in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• proto-: Prefix, from Greek prōtos meaning "first" or "original".
• -koll: Root, from Greek kolláō meaning "to glue" or "to stick", relating to records being 'stuck' together. (via German Protokoll)
• -sekretær: Suffix, from French secrétaire (via German Sekretär), meaning "secretary".

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: pro-to-koll-se-kre-tær.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/prɔtɔˈkɔlːsɛkrɛtæːr/

6. Edge Case Review:

The double 'l' in "koll" creates a geminate consonant, which is common in Nynorsk and affects syllable weight. The 'r' at the end of "sekretær" is a typical Nynorsk feature.

7. Grammatical Role:

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

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A person responsible for taking and maintaining minutes of meetings or official proceedings.
• Translation: Protocol secretary
• Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine or feminine, depending on the person)
• Synonyms: Referent, sekretær (more general)
• Antonyms: (None directly applicable)
• Examples: "Protokollsekretæren noterte alle vedtakene." (The protocol secretary noted all the resolutions.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• fotballag: /fɔtˈbɑlːɑɡ/ - Syllables: fot-ball-ag. Similar in having consonant clusters and a final consonant.
• universitet: /ʉniʋɛrsiˈtɛːt/ - Syllables: u-ni-ver-si-tet. Demonstrates the tendency to break before vowel sequences.
• kommunikasjon: /kɔmʉniˈkɑsjøn/ - Syllables: kom-mu-ni-ka-sjon. Shows how vowel clusters can create syllable boundaries.

The differences in syllable division arise from the specific consonant and vowel sequences in each word. "protokollsekretær" has a longer sequence of consonants and a geminate consonant, influencing the syllable weight and division.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in Nynorsk pronunciation are relatively minor. Some dialects might slightly alter vowel quality, but the core syllable structure remains consistent.

11. Division Rules:

• Maximize Onsets: Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
• Vowel Quality: Each vowel nucleus forms a syllable.
• Geminate Consonants: Geminate consonants (double consonants) affect syllable weight but don't necessarily create a syllable boundary.
• Syllable Weight: Heavy syllables (containing long vowels or consonant clusters) can influence stress placement.