Hyphenation ofsamfunnsinnsats

Analysis of "samfunnsinnsats" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "samfunnsinnsats" is a compound noun in Nynorsk. Pronunciation follows the general rules of Nynorsk, which are relatively consistent. Vowel quality and consonant clusters are key considerations.

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 (detailed in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• sam-: Prefix, from Old Norse sam- meaning "together, with".
• funn-: Root, from Old Norse fund meaning "finding, discovery, foundation". Related to funksjon (function).
• -s-: Genitive marker, linking funn to inn
• -inn-: Inflectional suffix, forming a noun denoting belonging or relation.
• -sats: Suffix, from sats meaning "effort, attempt".

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: sam-funns-innsats.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈsɑmˌfʊnːsɪnːsɑts/

6. Edge Case Review:

The double consonants (nn and ss) are typical in Nynorsk and influence syllable weight. The genitive marker '-s-' is a common feature and doesn't create a separate syllable on its own.

7. Grammatical Role:

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

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A collective effort or contribution to society.
• Translation: Social commitment, community effort.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine/feminine common gender)
• Synonyms: samfunnsengasjement (social involvement), dugnad (voluntary work party)
• Antonyms: likegyldighet (indifference), passivitet (passivity)
• Examples:
  • "Han viste stor samfunnsinnsats." (He showed great social commitment.)
  • "Samfunnsinnsats er viktig for et velfungerende samfunn." (Social commitment is important for a well-functioning society.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• samfunn: /ˈsɑmˌfʊnː/ - Similar structure, stress on the first syllable.
• innsats: /ˈɪnːsɑts/ - Similar suffix, stress on the last syllable.
• landsby: /ˈlɑnsˌbʏ/ - Demonstrates a similar consonant cluster structure, but with a different vowel pattern.

The differences in stress placement are due to the length of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes. Longer words in Nynorsk tend to have stress on the penultimate syllable.