Hyphenation ofsamfunnsinteressert

Analysis of "samfunnsinteressert" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "samfunnsinteressert" is a compound word, common in Norwegian. Pronunciation involves careful attention to vowel qualities and consonant clusters. The 'n' sounds in compounds are often reduced or assimilated.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable), and avoiding syllable-final consonant clusters where possible, the division is as follows (using only the original letters):

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• sam-: Prefix, meaning "together" or "with". Origin: Proto-Germanic. Morphological function: compounding element.
• funn-: Root, from "funn" meaning "finding, discovery, community". Origin: Old Norse. Morphological function: core meaning relating to society.
• -s-: Genitive marker, linking "funn" to "interesse". Origin: Old Norse. Morphological function: grammatical marker.
• interess-: Root, borrowed from French "intérêt", ultimately from Latin "interesse" (to concern). Morphological function: core meaning relating to interest.
• -ert: Suffix, forming an adjective meaning "interested". Origin: Germanic. Morphological function: adjectival derivation.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the second syllable: sam- funns-in-te-res-sert. Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root word in compounds.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈsamfʊnːsɪntɛrɛsːərt/

6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:

Here's a detailed breakdown of each syllable, with IPA transcription, rule application, and potential exceptions:

• sam-: /ˈsam/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllable division after a single consonant following a vowel. No exceptions.
• funns-: /ˈfʊnːs/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Maximizing onsets; 'f' initiates the syllable. The doubled 'n' creates a geminate consonant, common in Nynorsk. Exception: Geminate consonants can sometimes influence syllable weight.
• in-: /ˈɪn/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllable division after a consonant. No exceptions.
• te-: /ˈtɛ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllable division after a consonant. No exceptions.
• res-: /ˈrɛsː/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Maximizing onsets; 'r' initiates the syllable. The doubled 's' creates a geminate consonant. Exception: Geminate consonants can sometimes influence syllable weight.
• sert: /ˈsɛrt/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Syllable division after a consonant. No exceptions.

7. Edge Case Review:

The compound nature of the word presents a potential edge case. While Nynorsk generally favors maximizing onsets, the genitive 's' can sometimes be considered part of the preceding syllable. However, separating it as part of the root "funns" is more consistent with the overall syllable structure.

8. Grammatical Role:

The word functions as an adjective. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical function.

9. Definition & Semantics:

• Word: samfunnsinteressert
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Definitions:
  • "Interested in society"
  • "Socially conscious"
• Translation: "Socially interested"
• Synonyms: samfunnsengasjert (socially engaged), samfunnsbevisst (socially aware)
• Antonyms: egoistisk (selfish), uinteressert (uninterested)
• Examples:
  • "Han er en samfunnsinteressert journalist." (He is a socially interested journalist.)
  • "Hun er veldig samfunnsinteressert og engasjerer seg i mange saker." (She is very socially interested and involved in many issues.)

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist in Norway. Some dialects might pronounce the vowels slightly differently, but the syllable division would remain the same.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• samfunn: sam-funn - Similar structure, stress on the first syllable.
• interesse: in-te-res-se - Similar syllable structure, with vowel-consonant divisions.
• interessant: in-te-res-sant - Similar syllable structure, with a final consonant cluster.

The consistency in syllable division across these words demonstrates the application of the same rules – maximizing onsets and dividing after consonants – in Nynorsk. The geminate consonants in "samfunnsinteressert" are also present in other words, reinforcing the rule of maintaining them within syllables.