Hyphenation ofspørsmålsstilling

Analysis of "spørsmålsstilling" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "spørsmålsstilling" is a compound noun in Nynorsk. It's pronounced with a relatively even rhythm, but the final syllable receives a slight emphasis due to its position in the word. The 'r' is typically alveolar, and the vowels are generally clear.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences, the division is as follows (using only the original letters):

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• spørsmåls-: Root/Stem. Derived from "spørsmål" (question). Origin: Old Norse spurning. Morphological function: Forms the base of the compound.
• -stilling: Suffix. Origin: Old Norse stilling. Morphological function: Noun suffix indicating a state, position, or arrangement.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the second syllable: spørsmålsstilling. Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root word in compounds.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈspœrsmɔːlsˌstɪlːɪŋ/

6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:

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

• spør: /ˈspœr/ - Open syllable. Rule: Consonant clusters are generally maintained in the onset as long as pronounceability isn't compromised. Exception: None.
• små: /ˈsmɔː/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel sequences are generally divided into separate syllables. Exception: None.
• ls: /ls/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant clusters at the end of a syllable are maintained. Exception: None.
• stil: /ˈstɪl/ - Open syllable. Rule: Maximizing onsets. The 's' from the previous syllable is part of the onset. Exception: None.
• ling: /lɪŋ/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant clusters at the end of a syllable are maintained. Exception: None.

7. Edge Case Review:

The 'små' syllable could potentially be analyzed as 's-må' by some, but the common pronunciation and the tendency to keep diphthongs intact favor 'små'.

8. Grammatical Role:

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

9. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: The act of formulating or posing a question; the way a question is framed.
• Translation: Question formulation, question posing.
• Part of Speech: Noun (feminine)
• Synonyms: spørsmåksmåte (question manner), formulering av spørsmål (formulation of questions)
• Antonyms: svar (answer)
• Examples:
  • "Spørsmålsstillingen var klar og tydelig." (The question formulation was clear and concise.)
  • "Han la vekt på spørsmålsstillingen." (He emphasized the question formulation.)

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in Nynorsk pronunciation are common, particularly regarding vowel quality. However, these variations generally don't affect the syllable division. Some dialects might slightly reduce the vowel in "små", but the syllable structure remains the same.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• "problemstilling" (problem formulation): pro-blem-stil-ling. Similar syllable structure, stress on the second syllable.
• "årsakssammenheng" (causal connection): år-sak-sam-men-heng. Similar compound structure, stress pattern.
• "utfordring" (challenge): ut-for-dring. Slightly different structure, but demonstrates the principle of maximizing onsets.