Hyphenation ofregistreringsnummer

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: registreringsnummer

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "registreringsnummer" is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk, meaning "registration number". It's a relatively long word, and its pronunciation follows the typical patterns of Nynorsk, which tends to be more conservative in vowel pronunciation than Bokmål. The 'j' is pronounced as /j/, and the 'r' is alveolar, as is standard in most Nynorsk dialects.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and avoid breaking consonant clusters where possible, the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: re- (from Latin re- meaning "again, back"). Morphological function: indicates repetition or a return to a previous state.
• Root: registrere (to register, from French registrer and ultimately Latin registrare). Morphological function: core meaning of the word.
• Suffix: -ings- (nominalizing suffix, forming a noun from a verb). Morphological function: creates a noun denoting the action of registering.
• Suffix: -nummer (number, from German Nummer). Morphological function: specifies the type of registration.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penult (second-to-last) syllable: re-gis-tre-rings-num-mer.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/rɛˈɡɪstrɛːrɪŋsˌnʊmːær/

6. Edge Case Review:

The consonant cluster "-str-" is a common occurrence in Norwegian and doesn't typically cause syllable division issues. The double 'r' in "nummer" indicates a geminate consonant, which is phonemically significant in Nynorsk.

7. Grammatical Role:

"registreringsnummer" functions primarily as a noun. While theoretically, one could attempt to use "registrering" as a verb in certain constructions, the full compound remains a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of potential (though rare) grammatical shifts.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A unique identifier assigned during the process of registration.
• Translation: Registration number
• Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine/neuter depending on context)
• Synonyms: identifikasjonsnummer (identification number)
• Antonyms: None directly applicable.
• Examples:
  • "Han oppga registreringsnummeret på bilen sin." (He stated the registration number of his car.)
  • "Sjekk registreringsnummeret nøye." (Check the registration number carefully.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• bilnummer (car number): bil-num-mer. Similar structure, with a compound noun. Stress on the second syllable.
• kontonummer (account number): kon-to-num-mer. Similar structure, stress on the second syllable.
• telefonnummer (telephone number): te-le-fon-num-mer. Similar structure, stress on the third syllable.

The consistent stress on the penultimate or antepenultimate syllable in these compounds demonstrates a common pattern in Nynorsk noun formation. The differences in syllable division are primarily due to the varying lengths and structures of the root words.

10. Division Rules:

• Vowel-Based Division: Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
• Consonant Cluster Rule: Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex or disrupt the natural flow of pronunciation.
• Compound Word Rule: Compound words are divided based on the syllable structure of their constituent parts.

11. Special Considerations:

The geminate 'r' in "nummer" is crucial for pronunciation and must be maintained in the phonetic transcription. Regional variations in Nynorsk pronunciation might affect the precise realization of vowels, but the syllable division remains consistent.