Hyphenation ofsatellittstasjon

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: satellittstasjon

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "satellittstasjon" (satellite station) is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk. It consists of "satellitt" (satellite) and "stasjon" (station). Pronunciation follows Nynorsk standards, with a relatively even stress distribution, though the first syllable of "satellitt" receives slightly more emphasis.

2. Syllable Division:

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

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• satellitt:
  • Root: satellit (borrowed from Latin satellites, meaning 'companion') - denotes the artificial satellite.
  • Suffix: -itt (common suffix in Norwegian for nouns denoting objects or concepts)
• stasjon:
  • Root: stasjon (borrowed from French station, ultimately from Latin statio meaning 'place, position') - denotes the station.
  • No suffixes in this instance.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the first syllable of "satellitt" – sa-tell-itt-sta-sjon. Nynorsk generally has a weaker stress system than many other languages, but the first syllable of a compound word often receives slightly more prominence.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/sa.tɛ.lɪtː.sta.ˈʃɔn/

6. Edge Case Review:

The double 't' in "satellitt" is a common feature in Norwegian and doesn't present a significant syllabification challenge. The 'sj' cluster in "stasjon" is a single phoneme in Norwegian and is treated as a unit in syllabification.

7. Grammatical Role:

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

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A facility or location used for tracking, controlling, or communicating with satellites.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine gender)
• Translation: Satellite station
• Synonyms: Romstasjon (space station - broader term), sporingsstasjon (tracking station)
• Antonyms: None directly applicable.
• Examples:
  • "Ho jobbar på ein satellittstasjon." (She works at a satellite station.)
  • "Dataene vart mottekne frå satellittstasjonen." (The data was received from the satellite station.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• billettluke (ticket window): bi-llett-lu-ke - Similar structure with compound words and consonant clusters. Stress on the first syllable of the first component.
• fotballstadion (football stadium): fot-ball-sta-di-on - Compound word, stress on the first syllable of the first component.
• datamaskinsenter (computer center): da-ta-maskin-sen-ter - Compound word, stress on the first syllable of the first component.

The consistent stress pattern on the first syllable of the first component in these compound words demonstrates a common phonological feature of Nynorsk.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in Nynorsk pronunciation are relatively minor. Some dialects might exhibit slightly different vowel qualities, but the core syllabification remains consistent.

11. Syllable Division Rules Applied:

• Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., st in stasjon).
• Vowel Peak: Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
• Sonority Sequencing: Syllables generally follow a sonority hierarchy (vowels are more sonorous than consonants).