Hyphenation ofskuespillerinne

Analysis of "skuespillerinne" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation: The word is pronounced approximately as [ˈskʉːspɪlːərˌɪnːə].

2. Syllable Division: The syllable division, adhering to the rule of maximizing onsets, is: skue-spil-ler-in-ne.

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: None
• Root: spill- (from Old Norse spilla, meaning "to play, act") - Germanic origin, verbal root.
• Suffixes:
  • -er- (agentive suffix, forming a noun from a verb, indicating someone who performs the action) - Germanic origin.
  • -inne (feminine suffix, indicating a female agent) - Germanic origin.

4. Stress Identification: The primary stress falls on the first syllable: skue-.

5. Phonetic Transcription: /ˈskʉːspɪlːərˌɪnːə/

6. Edge Case Review: Norwegian Nynorsk allows for relatively free syllable structure, but the principle of maximizing onsets is generally followed. The double consonants (ll, nn) are treated as part of the following syllable.

7. Grammatical Role: The word is a noun, specifically a feminine noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical context.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A female actor.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine)
• Translation: Actress
• Synonyms: skodespelar (masculine equivalent), kvinneleg skodespelar
• Antonyms: skodespelar (masculine), mannleg skodespelar
• Examples: "Ho er ei kjend skuespillerinne." (She is a famous actress.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• "skule" (school): sku-le. Similar onset cluster "sk". Stress on the first syllable.
• "spiller" (plays): spil-ler. Shares the root "spill-". Stress on the first syllable.
• "kvinne" (woman): kvin-ne. Similar ending "-ne". Stress on the first syllable.

The syllable division in all these words follows the same principle of maximizing onsets and placing stress on the first syllable. The presence of double consonants in "skuespillerinne" doesn't alter the basic syllabification pattern.

Detailed Syllable Analysis:

• skue: /skʉː/ - Open syllable, onset "sk", nucleus "ʉ". Rule applied: Maximizing onsets. No exceptions.
• spil: /spɪlː/ - Closed syllable, onset "sp", nucleus "ɪ", coda "lː". Rule applied: Maximizing onsets. The double "l" forms part of the coda.
• ler: /lɛr/ - Closed syllable, onset "l", nucleus "ɛ", coda "r". Rule applied: Maximizing onsets.
• in: /ɪn/ - Closed syllable, onset "ɪ", nucleus "ɪ", coda "n". Rule applied: Maximizing onsets.
• ne: /nə/ - Open syllable, onset "n", nucleus "ə". Rule applied: Maximizing onsets.

Division Rules Applied:

• Maximizing Onsets: The primary rule used. Syllables are formed to include as many consonants as possible in the onset position.
• Sonority Sequencing Principle: Consonants are ordered within the syllable according to their sonority (loudness).

Special Considerations:

• The feminine suffix "-inne" is a relatively common feature of Nynorsk and doesn't present any unusual syllabification challenges.
• The double consonants "ll" and "nn" are treated as single consonant clusters within the syllable, rather than creating separate syllables.

Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in Nynorsk pronunciation might affect vowel quality, but the basic syllable division remains consistent. Some dialects might reduce the vowel in the unstressed syllables, but this doesn't change the number of syllables.