Hyphenation oftenåringspublikum

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: tenåringspublikum

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word tenåringspublikum refers to the audience of teenagers. It's a compound noun, common in Nynorsk, built from several morphemes. Pronunciation follows Nynorsk standards, with a relatively even stress distribution, though the final syllable tends to be less prominent.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and avoid breaking up diphthongs, the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• tenåring-: Prefix/Root - tenåring (teenager). Origin: Combination of ten (ten) and år (year) + -ing (forming a noun). Morphological function: Denotes the age group.
• -publi-: Root - publi- (public). Origin: Latin publicus. Morphological function: Relates to the general public.
• -kum: Suffix - -kum. Origin: Nynorsk grammatical suffix forming a noun denoting a collective. Morphological function: Forms a noun denoting a group of people.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the å in tenåring. Secondary stress is present on the u in publi.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/tɛnˈɔːrɪŋsˌpʉblɪkʊm/

6. Edge Case Review:

Nynorsk allows for relatively flexible syllable structures. The compound nature of the word means that each component retains its inherent syllabic structure. There are no significant exceptions to the standard rules in this case.

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:

• Word: tenåringspublikum
• Grammatical Category: Noun (neuter)
• English Translation: Teen audience
• Synonyms: ungdomspublikum (youth audience)
• Antonyms: vaksenpublikum (adult audience)
• Examples:
  • "Tenåringspublikummet var begeistra for konserten." (The teen audience was enthusiastic about the concert.)
  • "Filmen var spesielt laga for tenåringspublikum." (The film was specifically made for a teen audience.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• ungdomsskule: /ˌʊŋˈdɔmsˌskuːlə/ - Syllables: un-doms-sku-le. Similar structure with compound nouns. Stress on the second element.
• datamaskiner: /ˌdaːtaˌmaskiːnər/ - Syllables: da-ta-maski-ner. Compound noun, stress on the second element.
• fotballstadion: /fɔtˈbɑlːstaːdiɔn/ - Syllables: fot-ball-sta-di-on. Compound noun, stress on the second element.

The consistent stress pattern on the second element in these compound nouns highlights a common feature of Nynorsk phonology. tenåringspublikum deviates slightly by having primary stress on the first element, likely due to the length and prominence of tenåring.

10. Division Rules:

• Vowel-centric division: Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
• Avoidance of diphthong splitting: Diphthongs (like å) are kept within a single syllable.
• Consonant cluster resolution: Consonant clusters are resolved based on sonority, with less sonorous consonants tending to close syllables.

11. Special Considerations:

The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of each component's inherent syllabic structure. The suffix -kum is a relatively uncommon suffix, but its syllabification is straightforward.