Hyphenation ofsmakstilsetning

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: smakstilsetning

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "smakstilsetning" (flavoring) is a compound noun in Nynorsk. It's pronounced with relatively straightforward vowel and consonant sounds, though the 't' between vowels can be voiced or unvoiced depending on dialect. The 'k' is a velar plosive. The 's' is alveolar fricative.

2. Syllable Division:

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

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• smak-: Root. Origin: Old Norse smakr (taste). Morphological function: Noun stem, denoting taste.
• -til-: Prefix. Origin: Old Norse til (to, towards). Morphological function: Indicates addition or creation of something related to taste.
• -set-: Root. Origin: Old Norse setja (to set, put, place). Morphological function: Verb stem, indicating the act of adding.
• -ning: Suffix. Origin: Old Norse -ing. Morphological function: Nominalizing suffix, forming a noun from a verb.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the second syllable: til. Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root word within a compound.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/smɑkˈtɪlsɛtːnɪŋ/

6. Edge Case Review:

The 't' between vowels can be realized as a flap [ɾ] in some dialects, but this doesn't affect the syllable division. The double 't' in 'tilsetning' indicates a geminate consonant, which is phonemically significant in Nynorsk.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Smakstilsetning" is primarily a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A substance added to food to give it a particular flavor.
• Translation: Flavoring, seasoning.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine gender).
• Synonyms: Aromastoff (more technical), krydder (spice - related but not identical).
• Antonyms: None directly applicable.
• Examples:
  • "Det var mye smakstilsetning i suppen." (There was a lot of flavoring in the soup.)
  • "Hun brukte naturlig smakstilsetning." (She used natural flavoring.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• Vannmelon (watermelon): van-ne-mel-on. Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters. Stress on the second syllable.
• Kjøttdeig (ground meat): kjøtt-deig. Similar compound structure, stress on the first root syllable.
• Bordlampe (table lamp): bord-lam-pe. Similar compound structure, stress on the first root syllable.

The differences lie in the specific consonant clusters and vowel qualities, but the general principle of maximizing onsets and stressing the first root syllable within a compound holds true.

Division Rules Applied:

• Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., sm-).
• Vowel Peak: Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
• Sonority Sequencing: Syllables follow a sonority hierarchy, with sounds becoming more sonorous towards the nucleus (vowel).