Hyphenation oftrettenhundretallet

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: trettenhundretallet

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "trettenhundretallet" is a numeral meaning "thirteen hundred" (used as a collective noun, often referring to the 1300s). Pronunciation in Nynorsk varies slightly regionally, but generally follows established rules.

2. Syllable Division:

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

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: tretten- (meaning "thirteen"). Origin: Old Norse þrettan. Morphological function: Numeral modifier.
• Root: hundre- (meaning "hundred"). Origin: Old Norse hundrað. Morphological function: Numeral base.
• Suffix: -tallet (meaning "the -hundreds"). Origin: Old Norse tali. Morphological function: Nominalization, definite form. This suffix combines tal (count, number) with the definite article -et.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: tal-let.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈtrɛtːənˌhʊnːdrəˌtɑlːɛt/

6. Edge Case Review:

The double consonants (tt, nn, dd, ll) are common in Nynorsk and affect syllable weight. The vowel clusters are also typical and don't present unusual challenges.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word functions primarily as a noun, referring to a period of time (the 1300s). Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: The 1300s; the thirteenth century.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine/feminine/neuter depending on context, but generally treated as a collective noun).
• Translation: Thirteen hundred (as a period of time).
• Synonyms: Trettande hundreår (thirteen hundred years)
• Antonyms: (Depending on context) fjortenhundretallet (fourteen hundred)
• Examples:
  • "Mange borgar vart bygd i trettenhundretallet." (Many cities were built in the thirteen hundreds.)
  • "Ho studerte historia til trettenhundretallet." (She studied the history of the thirteen hundreds.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• femtenhundretallet (fifteen hundred): fem-ten-hun-dre-tal-let. Similar structure, stress on the penultimate syllable.
• sekstenhundretallet (sixteen hundred): sek-sten-hun-dre-tal-let. Similar structure, stress on the penultimate syllable.
• tolvthundretallet (twelve hundred): tolv-thun-dre-tal-let. Similar structure, stress on the penultimate syllable.

The consistent stress pattern and syllable structure across these words demonstrate the regularity of Nynorsk numeral formation. The main difference lies in the initial numeral component (tretten, femten, seksten, tolv).

10. Division Rules:

• Onset-Rime Principle: Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the coda.
• Sonority Sequencing Principle: Consonant clusters are resolved based on sonority, with more sonorous sounds tending to be syllable peaks.
• Vowel Cluster Resolution: Vowel clusters are often treated as separate syllables or as part of a diphthong, depending on their phonetic realization.

11. Special Considerations:

The double consonants in Nynorsk can create heavier syllables, but do not alter the basic syllable division rules. The suffix -tallet is a common and well-defined morphological unit.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in Nynorsk pronunciation might affect the precise realization of vowels, but the syllable division remains consistent. Some dialects might reduce unstressed vowels, but this doesn't change the underlying syllabic structure.