Hyphenation ofspedbarnsdødelighet

Analysis of "spedbarnsdødelighet" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "spedbarnsdødelighet" is a complex noun meaning "infant mortality." Pronunciation in Nynorsk can vary slightly regionally, but generally follows established rules. The 'd' in 'spedbarns' is often softened or even elided in colloquial speech.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and consonant clusters, the word breaks down as follows (using only original letters):

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• sped-: Prefix, from Old Norse speda meaning "quickly, soon." (Function: Adverbial, intensifying the following element)
• barns-: Root, from Old Norse barn meaning "child." (Function: Noun base) - genitive form.
• døde-: Root, from Old Norse dauði meaning "death." (Function: Noun base)
• -lighet: Suffix, from Old Norse -leiki meaning "-hood, -ness, -ity." (Function: Nominalizing suffix, forming an abstract noun)

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the third syllable: dø-de-li-ghet. Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root, but in compounds, the stress can shift.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈspeːdbɑːrnsˌdøːðəˌliːɡheɪt/

6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:

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

• spe-: /ˈspeː/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant. No exceptions.
• -da: /daː/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant cluster. Potential exception: The 'd' can be reduced or elided in fast speech.
• -barns: /ˈbɑːrns/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant cluster. No exceptions.
• -dø-: /ˈdøː/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant. No exceptions.
• -de-: /də/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant. No exceptions.
• -li-: /ˈliː/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant. No exceptions.
• -ghet: /ɡheɪt/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant cluster. No exceptions.

7. Edge Case Review:

The 'sped-' prefix can sometimes be pronounced more quickly, almost as a single syllable, but for accurate syllabification, it's best to separate it. The genitive 'barns' can also be a point of variation in pronunciation.

8. Grammatical Role:

The word is exclusively a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.

9. Definition & Semantics:

• Word: spedbarnsdødelighet
• Part of Speech: Noun (feminine)
• Definitions:
  • "Infant mortality"
  • "The number of deaths of infants under one year old per 1,000 live births."
• Translation: Infant mortality
• Synonyms: (None readily available as a single word)
• Antonyms: (None readily available)
• Examples:
  • "Spedbarnsdødelighet har gått ned i Norge de siste årene." (Infant mortality has decreased in Norway in recent years.)

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations might involve a slightly different vowel quality or a more pronounced elision of the 'd' in 'spedbarns'. However, the core syllable structure remains consistent.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• foreldrerettigheter (parents' rights): fo-rel-dre-ret-ti-ghe-ter. Similar structure with compound nouns. Stress pattern is also similar.
• samfunnsansvar (social responsibility): sam-funns-an-svar. Similar use of compound nouns and vowel-consonant syllable structure.
• arbeidsledighet (unemployment): ar-bei-ds-le-di-ghet. Similar suffix '-lighet' and comparable syllable structure.

The differences lie in the specific consonant clusters and vowel qualities, but the underlying syllable division principles remain consistent.