Hyphenation ofsannsynliggjøring

Analysis of "sannsynliggjøring" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "sannsynliggjøring" is a complex noun formed through multiple compounding and derivational processes. Pronunciation in Nynorsk can vary slightly regionally, but the core structure remains consistent. The 'gjøring' suffix is particularly prone to vowel reduction in rapid speech.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences, the division is as follows (using only original letters):

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• sann-: Root, meaning "true" or "likely". Origin: Old Norse sannr.
• syn-: Prefix, meaning "with" or "together". Origin: Old Norse syn.
• -lig: Suffix, forming adjectives meaning "likely" or "possible". Origin: Old Norse liggjandi.
• -gjøre: Infinitive verb stem, meaning "to make". Origin: Old Norse gjǫra.
• -ing: Suffix, nominalizing the verb, creating a noun denoting the action of making something happen. Origin: Old Norse ing.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the second syllable: syn. This is typical for Nynorsk words of this length and structure.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/sɑnːˈsynːlɪɡjøːrɪŋ/

6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:

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

• san-: /sɑn/ - Open syllable. Rule: Consonant-Vowel (CV) structure. No exceptions.
• syn-: /synː/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) structure, with gemination (doubling) of /n/. Exception: Gemination is common in Nynorsk and affects syllable weight.
• lig-: /lɪɡ/ - Closed syllable. Rule: CVC structure. No exceptions.
• gjø-: /jøː/ - Open syllable. Rule: Glide-Vowel (GV) structure. Exception: The 'gjø' diphthong is a single phoneme in Nynorsk.
• ring: /rɪŋ/ - Closed syllable. Rule: CVC structure. No exceptions.

7. Edge Case Review:

The gemination of /n/ in "syn" is a key feature of Nynorsk and affects syllable weight. The diphthong "gjø" is treated as a single unit for syllabification.

8. Grammatical Role:

"Sannsynliggjøring" is primarily a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical function (as it's a derived noun).

9. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: The act of making something probable or likely; the process of rendering something plausible.
• Translation: "Probabilization" or "Making probable"
• Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine)
• Synonyms: Sannsynlegging (less common)
• Antonyms: Usannsynliggjøring (making improbable)
• Examples:
  • "Forskerne jobber med sannsynliggjøring av hypotesen." (The researchers are working on probabilizing the hypothesis.)
  • "Sannsynliggjøringen av hendelsen er fortsatt usikker." (The probabilization of the event is still uncertain.)

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations might involve slight differences in vowel quality or the degree of gemination. However, the core syllable structure remains consistent. Some speakers might reduce the vowel in "-ing" to /ɪŋ/.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• sannsynleg: /sɑnːˈsynːlɛɡ/ - Syllables: san-syn-leg. Similar structure, stress on the second syllable.
• gjennomføring: /ɡjøːnːʊmˈføːrɪŋ/ - Syllables: gjennom-fø-ring. Similar suffix "-ing", stress on the second syllable.
• utvikling: /ʉtˈvɪklɪŋ/ - Syllables: ut-vi-kling. Similar suffix "-ing", stress on the second syllable.

These words demonstrate the consistent application of Nynorsk syllable division rules, particularly the preference for maximizing onsets and the placement of stress on the second syllable in words of this length. The gemination of consonants is also a common feature.