Hyphenation ofspenningsmessig

Analysis of "spenningsmessig" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

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

2. Syllable Division: The syllable division, adhering to the rule of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, is: spen-nings-mes-sig.

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: spenn- (from spenning - tension). Origin: Old Norse spenna (to stretch, strain). Morphological function: Forms a derivative adjective.
• Root: -ings- (from spenning - tension). Origin: Old Norse spenna (to stretch, strain). Morphological function: Noun stem.
• Suffix: -messig (adjectival suffix). Origin: Middle Low German messich (relating to). Morphological function: Forms an adjective meaning "characterized by" or "relating to".

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

5. Phonetic Transcription: /ˈspɛnːɪŋsˌmɛsːɪɡ/

6. Edge Case Review: Norwegian Nynorsk allows for both "hard" and "soft" pronunciation of consonants. The double 'n' and 's' indicate gemination, which is phonemic in Nynorsk. Syllable division must account for these geminated consonants.

7. Grammatical Role: The word functions as an adjective. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical function.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Characterized by tension; relating to tension.
• Translation: Tensional, tense, stressful.
• Grammatical Category: Adjective
• Synonyms: spent, anspent, stresset
• Antonyms: avslappet, rolig
• Examples: "En spenningsmessig situasjon" (A tense situation). "Han var i en spenningsmessig tilstand" (He was in a stressful state).

9. Phonological Comparison:

• "spenning" (tension): spen-ning. Similar structure, with the root spenn- appearing in both words. Stress is on the first syllable in both.
• "messig" (relating to): mes-sig. The suffix appears as a separate syllable, mirroring its appearance in "spenningsmessig".
• "interessant" (interesting): in-te-res-sant. While having a different root, the final syllable structure (-ant) is similar to -sig, demonstrating the common pattern of adjectival suffixes forming separate syllables.

10. Syllable Analysis:

11. Division Rules:

• Maximize Onsets: Prioritize creating syllables with consonant onsets whenever possible.
• Avoid Stranded Consonants: Avoid leaving consonants without a vowel to form a syllable.
• Consonant Cluster Rule: Treat consonant clusters as part of either the onset or coda, depending on the phonotactic rules of Nynorsk.

12. Special Considerations: The geminated consonants (nn, ss) are crucial for the pronunciation and must be considered, but do not alter the syllable division based on orthography.

13. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations: Some dialects might exhibit slight variations in vowel quality, but the syllable division remains consistent.

14. Short Analysis: "spenningsmessig" is divided into four syllables: spen-nings-mes-sig. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. The word is morphologically complex, built from the root "spenn-" (tension) and the suffix "-messig" (relating to). The syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, typical of Norwegian Nynorsk phonology.