Hyphenation ofuetterrettelig

Analysis of "uetterrettelig" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "uetterrettelig" is a complex adjective meaning "incorrigible." Its pronunciation in Nynorsk involves several consonant clusters and vowel qualities that influence syllable division. The 'j' is pronounced as /j/.

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 word is divided as follows:

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: u- (Old Norse u- meaning 'not', negative prefix)
• Root: etter- (Old Norse eftir meaning 'after', 'later', related to correction)
• Suffix: -rettelig (-rett related to 'right', 'correct', -elig meaning 'able to be', forming an adjective)

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the second syllable: et.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈʉːtːərˌrɛtːəˈliːɡ/

6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:

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

• u-et: /uː/ - /ət/ - Open syllable followed by a closed syllable. Rule: Consonant clusters are generally maintained in the onset if pronounceable. Exception: The initial 'u' is often considered a vowel onset.
• -ter: /tər/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant after a vowel belongs to the following syllable unless it creates an impossible cluster.
• -ret: /rɛt/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Similar to above, consonant after vowel.
• -te: /tə/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel forms the nucleus.
• -lig: /liːɡ/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant after vowel.

7. Edge Case Review:

The double 't' and 'r' present challenges. Nynorsk allows geminate consonants (doubled consonants) which affect syllable weight and pronunciation. The 'j' sound is often elided or reduced in rapid speech, but doesn't affect the syllabification.

8. Grammatical Role:

"Uetterrettelig" primarily functions as an adjective. Syllabification remains consistent regardless of grammatical function.

9. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Incorrigible, uncorrectable, beyond redemption.
• Grammatical Category: Adjective
• Synonyms: umulig å rette (impossible to correct), håpløs (hopeless)
• Antonyms: rettbar (correctable), forbedrelig (improvable)
• Examples: "Han er en uetterrettelig løgner." (He is an incorrigible liar.)

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in Nynorsk pronunciation might affect the realization of the geminate consonants or the vowel qualities, but the core syllable division remains consistent. Some dialects might slightly reduce the vowel in the unstressed syllables.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• lettare (easier): let-ta-re - Similar structure with consonant clusters.
• ettertid (aftertime): et-ter-tid - Demonstrates the etter- root.
• urettferdig (unfair): u-rett-fer-dig - Shows the u- prefix and similar syllable structure.

The differences lie in the specific consonant clusters and vowel sequences, but the general principle of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel nuclei applies consistently.