Hyphenation ofstillingsbeskrivelse

Analysis of "stillingsbeskrivelse" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "stillingsbeskrivelse" is a compound noun in Nynorsk. Its pronunciation follows the general rules of Nynorsk, which prioritize vowel quality and consonant clusters. The 'j' is pronounced as /j/, and the 'v' is pronounced as /v/. The 'sk' cluster is pronounced as /sk/.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and respecting vowel sequences, the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• stilling (root): From Old Norse stilli, meaning "position, place, rank". Noun.
• -s- (linking morpheme): Genitive marker, linking the root to the following element.
• beskrivelse (suffix): From beskrive (to describe) + -else (nominalizing suffix). Derived from Middle Low German beschrīven. Noun.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the third syllable: "beskri-". Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root word in compound nouns, but in this case, the compound structure shifts the stress.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈstiːlɪŋsˌbɛskrɪˌvɛlse/

6. Edge Case Review:

The 'sk' cluster is a common onset in Norwegian and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge. The vowel sequences are also relatively straightforward.

7. Grammatical Role:

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

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A detailed description of the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a job.
• Translation: Job description
• Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine)
• Synonyms: arbeidsoppgåver (work tasks), funksjonsbeskrivelse (functional description)
• Antonyms: None directly applicable.
• Examples:
  • "Ho las stillingsbeskrivelsen nøye før ho søkte på jobben." (She read the job description carefully before applying for the job.)
  • "Stillingsbeskrivelsen må vere klar og presis." (The job description must be clear and precise.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• utdanning (education): /ʉtˈdɑnɪŋ/ - Syllables: u-tdan-ning. Similar structure with a consonant cluster at the beginning. Stress on the second syllable.
• arbeidsliv (working life): /ˈɑrbɛɪ̯dsˌliv/ - Syllables: ar-beids-liv. Compound noun, stress on the first element.
• samarbeid (collaboration): /sɑmˈɑrbɛɪ̯ð/ - Syllables: sam-ar-beid. Compound noun, stress on the second element.

The differences in stress placement are due to the varying lengths and structures of the root words within the compounds. "stillingsbeskrivelse" has a longer root ("stilling") and a more complex suffix ("beskrivelse"), leading to stress on the "beskri-" syllable.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in Nynorsk pronunciation are minimal for this word. However, some speakers might slightly reduce the vowel in the unstressed syllables.

11. Division Rules:

• Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are generally kept together in the onset of a syllable (e.g., "st", "sk").
• Vowel Sequencing: Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
• Compound Word Stress: Stress typically falls on the first syllable of the root word in compound nouns, but can shift based on length and complexity.