Hyphenation ofsammenligningssetning

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: sammenligningssetning

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "sammenligningssetning" is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk. It's relatively long and contains several consonant clusters, which influence its syllabification. Pronunciation involves a mix of voiced and voiceless consonants, and vowel qualities typical of Nynorsk.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and respecting vowel sequences, the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• sammen-: Prefix, origin: Old Norse sam- meaning "together, with". Morphological function: Adverbial prefix indicating joint action or state.
• lign-: Root, origin: Old Norse líkja meaning "to resemble, compare". Morphological function: Verb root denoting comparison.
• -ings-: Suffix, origin: Germanic. Morphological function: Nominalizing suffix, forming a noun from a verb.
• -setning: Suffix, origin: Old Norse setning meaning "setting, placing, sentence". Morphological function: Noun suffix, indicating a sentence or clause.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penult (second to last syllable): -set-ning. This is typical for Nynorsk nouns.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈsɑmːənˌlɪŋːɪŋsˌsɛtːniŋ/

6. Edge Case Review:

The double consonants (mm, nn, tt) are common in Nynorsk and do not present exceptional syllabification challenges. The consonant clusters /lɪŋ/ and /sɛt/ are permissible onsets and codas in Nynorsk.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is primarily a noun. While theoretically, a verbal construction could be formed around "lignings-", the noun form is far more common. Syllabification remains consistent regardless of potential grammatical shifts.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A comparative clause; a sentence used for comparison.
• Translation: Comparative sentence (English)
• Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine gender)
• Synonyms: samanlikningsuttrykk (comparative expression)
• Antonyms: (Difficult to provide a direct antonym, as it's a sentence type. Perhaps a declarative sentence.)
• Examples:
  • "Ho brukte ein samanligningssetning for å forklare forskjellen." (She used a comparative sentence to explain the difference.)
  • "Samanligningssetninga var klar og presis." (The comparative sentence was clear and precise.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• vennskap (friendship): ven-skap. Similar structure with a compound noun. Stress on the last syllable.
• arbeidsliv (working life): ar-beids-liv. Compound noun, stress on the last syllable.
• utdanning (education): ut-dan-ning. Compound noun, stress on the last syllable.

These words demonstrate the consistent pattern of stress placement on the final syllable in Nynorsk compound nouns. The syllable division rules are also similar, prioritizing maximizing onsets.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in Nynorsk pronunciation exist, particularly regarding vowel qualities. However, these variations generally do not affect the core syllabification rules. Some dialects might slightly reduce the length of the double consonants, but the syllable structure remains the same.

11. Division Rules Applied:

• Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are generally kept together as onsets (e.g., "lign-", "set-").
• Vowel Peak Principle: Each syllable must contain a vowel.
• Sonority Sequencing Principle: Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy (vowels are more sonorous than consonants).
• Compound Word Syllabification: Compound words are often syllabified based on the individual morphemes.