Hyphenation oftemperamentslaus

Analysis of "temperamentslaus" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "temperamentslaus" is a relatively long word in Nynorsk, built upon a root with several suffixes. Pronunciation will follow Nynorsk standards, which differ slightly from Bokmål in vowel realization and consonant clusters. The 'e' vowel is generally pronounced as /e/ or /ɛ/, depending on the dialect.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and avoiding stranded consonants, the word breaks down as follows (using only the original letters):

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: tempera- (Latin origin, meaning 'temperament') - This is not a prefix in the traditional sense, but rather the root of the word.
• Root: temperament- (Latin origin, meaning 'temperament') - The core meaning of the word.
• Suffix: -ments- (Latin origin, nominalizing suffix, forming a noun) - Creates a noun from the root.
• Suffix: -laus (Old Norse origin, meaning 'without, lacking') - Indicates the absence of the quality described by the root.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the second syllable: tem-pe-ra-ments-laus. Nynorsk generally stresses the first syllable of the root, but in longer words, stress can shift slightly.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈtɛmpr̩amentsˌlɔːs/

6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:

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

• tem-: /ˈtɛm/ - Rule: Onset maximization. 't' initiates the syllable, followed by 'e' and 'm'. This is an open syllable. Exception: None.
• pe-: /ˈpr̩/ - Rule: Consonant cluster resolution. 'p' is part of the 'pr' cluster, forming the onset. The 'e' forms the nucleus. This is a closed syllable. Exception: The 'r' is syllabic, meaning it acts as a vowel in this syllable.
• ra-: /ˈra/ - Rule: Open syllable formation. 'r' initiates the syllable, followed by 'a'. Exception: None.
• ments-: /ˈmɛnts/ - Rule: Maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. 'm' initiates the syllable, followed by 'e', 'n', 't', and 's'. This is a closed syllable. Exception: None.
• laus: /ˌlɔːs/ - Rule: Open syllable formation. 'l' initiates the syllable, followed by 'ɔː' and 's'. This is a closed syllable. Exception: None.

7. Edge Case Review:

The syllabic 'r' in "pe-" is a common feature in Nynorsk and requires careful consideration. The word's length and complex morphology also necessitate a nuanced application of syllable division rules.

8. Grammatical Role:

"Temperamentslaus" functions primarily as an adjective, meaning "without temperament" or "impassive." Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function.

9. Definition & Semantics:

• Word: temperamentslaus
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Definitions:
  • Definition: Without temperament; impassive; lacking emotional responsiveness.
  • Translation: Temperamentless, impassive, phlegmatic.
  • Synonyms: roleg (calm), sindig (reasonable), fatlaust (unemotional)
  • Antonyms: temperamentfull (temperamental), lidenskapleg (passionate)
  • Examples: "Han var ein temperamentslaus mann." (He was a temperamentless man.) "Ho møtte situasjonen på ein temperamentslaus måte." (She met the situation in an impassive way.)

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in Nynorsk pronunciation might affect vowel quality (e.g., /e/ vs. /ɛ/) and the realization of consonant clusters. However, the core syllable division remains consistent.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• Vennskapslaus (friendless): ven-nskaps-laus. Similar structure with the -laus suffix. Syllable division follows the same principles.
• Håplaus (hopeless): hå-plaus. Shorter word, but still utilizes the -laus suffix. Syllable division is simpler due to the shorter root.
• Verdilaus (worthless): ver-di-laus. Similar structure, demonstrating consistent application of syllable division rules with the -laus suffix.