Hyphenation ofrevolusjonsdomstol

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: revolusjonsdomstol

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "revolusjonsdomstol" (revolution tribunal) is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk. It's a relatively long word, and its pronunciation follows the general rules of Nynorsk, which prioritize a clear distinction between vowels and consonants and a relatively consistent stress pattern.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor dividing before vowels and after consonants, the word breaks down as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• revolusjons-: Prefix/Root - Derived from the French "révolution" (via Latin "revolutio"), meaning "revolution". Functions as an adjectival component modifying "domstol".
• dom-: Root - Old Norse "dómr", meaning "judgment, court".
• -stol: Suffix - Old Norse "stóll", meaning "place, seat, chair". In this context, it forms part of the compound noun meaning "court".

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the second syllable: re-vo-lu-sjons-dom-stol. Nynorsk generally stresses the second syllable in words of this length, though there can be some variation.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/rɛvɔˈlʉːʃɔnsdɔmtɔl/

6. Edge Case Review:

The "sj"-sound in "revolusjons" can sometimes be pronounced as /ʃ/, but /s/ is more common in Nynorsk. The vowel /ʉː/ is a characteristic Nynorsk vowel.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Revolusjonsdomstol" functions primarily as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical context within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A court specifically established to deal with political crimes or offenses, often during a revolutionary period.
• Translation: Revolution tribunal
• Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine)
• Synonyms: Revolusjonsrett (revolution court)
• Antonyms: (None directly applicable, as it's a specific type of court)
• Examples:
  • "Etter revolusjonen vart det oppretta ein revolusjonsdomstol." (After the revolution, a revolution tribunal was established.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• frihetskamp (freedom struggle): fri-hets-kamp - Similar syllable structure, with consonant clusters. Stress on the second syllable.
• rettsvesenet (the judicial system): retts-ve-se-net - Similar vowel patterns and consonant clusters. Stress on the second syllable.
• statsforvaltning (state administration): stats-for-valt-ning - Similar compound structure. Stress on the second syllable.

The consistent stress on the second syllable in these words demonstrates a common pattern in Nynorsk compound nouns. The presence of consonant clusters is also a shared feature.

10. Division Rules:

• Rule 1: Vowel-Initial Syllables: Syllables generally begin with a vowel. (Applied throughout)
• Rule 2: Consonant Clusters: Consonant clusters are often broken up based on sonority, with less sonorous consonants preceding more sonorous ones. (Applied in "revolusjons")
• Rule 3: Compound Word Syllabification: Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes. (Applied to the entire word)

11. Special Considerations:

The pronunciation of the "sj" sound can vary regionally. Some speakers might pronounce it as /ʃ/. The vowel /ʉː/ is a key feature of Nynorsk and distinguishes it from Bokmål.