Hyphenation ofstrykekandidat

Analysis of "strykekandidat" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "strykekandidat" is pronounced with a relatively straightforward phonetic structure in Nynorsk. The 'y' represents a close front rounded vowel /ʏ/, and 'k' is a voiceless velar stop /k/. The 'e' is typically a mid-front vowel /e/.

2. Syllable Division:

Applying Nynorsk syllable division rules, which generally favor maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and respecting vowel quality, the word breaks down as follows.

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• stryk-: Prefix, derived from the verb "å stryke" (to fail, to strike out). Origin: Old Norse stryka. Morphological function: Indicates failing or being removed (from a list, exam, etc.).
• kandi-: Root, from Latin candidatus (white-clad, applicant). Origin: Latin. Morphological function: Denotes a person applying for something.
• -dat: Suffix, nominalizing suffix. Origin: Latin. Morphological function: Forms a noun.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the second syllable: "ka-". This is typical for Nynorsk nouns of this length and structure.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈstryːke.kan.di.daːt/

6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:

• stry-: /stryːk/ - Open syllable. Rule: Consonant clusters are generally maintained in the onset as long as pronounceability is not compromised. The 'str' cluster is a common and permissible onset in Nynorsk. No exceptions.
• ke-: /ke/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant(s) forms a closed syllable. No exceptions.
• kan-: /kan/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant(s) forms a closed syllable, but the following syllable begins with a vowel. No exceptions.
• di-: /di/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant(s) forms a closed syllable, but the following syllable begins with a vowel. No exceptions.
• dat: /daːt/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant(s) forms a closed syllable. No exceptions.

7. Edge Case Review:

The 'str' cluster is a common onset in Norwegian and doesn't present a significant edge case. The vowel length in the final syllable ('dat') is influenced by the preceding vowel and the overall rhythm of the word.

8. Grammatical Role:

"Strykekandidat" functions primarily as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical context.

9. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A candidate who has failed (an exam, a selection process, etc.).
• Translation: Failed candidate
• Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine)
• Synonyms: Stryk (failure), ikke bestått kandidat (candidate who did not pass)
• Antonyms: Bestått kandidat (candidate who passed)
• Examples:
  • "Han var ein strykekandidat på eksamen." (He was a failed candidate on the exam.)
  • "Ho vart vurdert som ein strykekandidat." (She was considered a failed candidate.)

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but they wouldn't significantly alter the syllable division. Some dialects might have slightly different realizations of the /ʏ/ vowel.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• bokhandel: bo-kan-del - Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters in the onset.
• datamaskin: da-ta-mas-kin - Similar syllable structure with alternating vowel-consonant patterns.
• universitet: u-ni-ver-si-te-t - More complex syllable structure due to the longer word length and multiple vowels, but still follows the same basic principles of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel quality.

The differences in syllable division arise from the specific consonant and vowel sequences in each word. "Strykekandidat" has a relatively straightforward structure compared to "universitet," which has more vowels and a longer word length.