Hyphenation ofstridsspørsmål

Analysis of "stridsspørsmål" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "stridsspørsmål" presents challenges due to consonant clusters and the presence of the retroflex consonant /ɽ/. Nynorsk pronunciation can vary regionally, but the analysis will focus on a standard East Norwegian Nynorsk pronunciation.

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 division will be: stri-ds-spør-smål.

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• strid-: Prefix, Old Norse stríð, meaning "strife, conflict". Function: Indicates a connection to conflict or dispute.
• -spør-: Root, Old Norse spørja, meaning "to ask, to inquire". Function: Core meaning related to questioning.
• -smål: Suffix, Old Norse mál, meaning "matter, issue, case". Function: Forms a noun denoting a matter or question. The 's' is an epenthetic consonant inserted for euphony.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the third syllable: spør. This is typical for Nynorsk nouns, where stress often falls on the root syllable.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈstrɪdsˌspœrsmɔːl/

6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:

• stri-: /strɪ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Consonant cluster 'str' forms the onset. Vowel 'i' forms the nucleus.
  • Exceptions/Special Cases: None.
• ds-: /ds/ - Closed syllable. Rule: 'd' is part of the 'strid' prefix and forms the onset. 's' is the nucleus.
  • Exceptions/Special Cases: The 'ds' cluster is common in Norwegian and doesn't pose a division issue.
• spør-: /spœr/ - Open syllable. Rule: 'sp' forms the onset. 'ø' is the nucleus.
  • Exceptions/Special Cases: None.
• smål: /smɔːl/ - Open syllable. Rule: 'sm' forms the onset. 'å' is the nucleus.
  • Exceptions/Special Cases: The 'm' is epenthetic, inserted between the root and suffix for ease of pronunciation.

7. Edge Case Review:

The epenthetic 's' in "smål" is a common feature in Nynorsk and Bokmål, and its inclusion in the syllable division is standard. The consonant clusters 'str' and 'sp' are also typical and do not present unusual challenges.

8. Grammatical Role:

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

9. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A contentious issue; a matter of dispute.
• Translation: Disputed question, contentious issue.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine/neuter, depending on context)
• Synonyms: usemje (disagreement), konflikt (conflict)
• Antonyms: semje (agreement), einigheit (unity)
• Examples:
  • "Dette er eit viktig stridsspørsmål." (This is an important disputed question.)
  • "Stridsspørsmålet vart løyst i retten." (The disputed question was resolved in court.)

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in Nynorsk pronunciation might affect vowel quality (e.g., /œ/ vs. /ø/) or the realization of the retroflex /ɽ/, but the syllable division remains consistent.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• problem: pro-blem /prɔˈblɛm/ - Similar structure with consonant clusters at the beginning. Stress on the second syllable.
• spørsmål: spør-smål /spœrsmɔːl/ - Shares the root "spør" and the suffix "-smål". Stress on the first syllable of the root.
• landsdel: lands-del /lɑnsˈdɛl/ - Consonant cluster at the beginning, similar to "strids". Stress on the second syllable.

These comparisons demonstrate the consistent application of Nynorsk syllable division rules, prioritizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences. The stress patterns are also consistent with typical Nynorsk noun stress.