Hyphenation ofungdomslengsel

Analysis of "ungdomslengsel" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "ungdomslengsel" is a compound noun in Nynorsk. Its pronunciation involves several consonant clusters, which influence syllable division. Nynorsk generally favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) where possible, but consonant clusters are common and must be accounted for.

2. Syllable Division:

The syllable division, adhering to the rule of using only the original letters, is: un-gdoms-leng-sel

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• ungdoms-: Prefix/Combining Form. Origin: Old Norse ungr (young) + dómr (judgment, condition). Function: Indicates youth, adolescence.
• leng-: Root. Origin: Old Norse lengja (to lengthen, desire). Function: Core meaning of longing.
• -sel: Suffix. Origin: Old Norse sæl (happiness, bliss). Function: Nominalizes the verb, creating a noun denoting a state of longing.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the second syllable: gdoms.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈʊŋˌdɔmsˈlɛŋsl̩/

6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:

• un-: /ʊn/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. No consonant clusters prevent division here. Exception: Initial consonant clusters are common in Nynorsk.
• gdoms-: /ˈdɔms/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable as long as they don't violate sonority sequencing principles. The 'g' is part of the following syllable due to the complex cluster. Exception: The 'g' could potentially be considered a separate syllable in some analyses, but the strong connection to 'doms' favors inclusion.
• leng-: /ˈlɛŋ/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant(s). The 'ng' cluster is maintained within the syllable.
• -sel: /sl̩/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Final syllable, consonant cluster. The 'l̩' represents a syllabic 'l', common in Nynorsk when following a consonant.

7. Edge Case Review:

The 'gdoms' syllable is a potential edge case. While 'g' could theoretically begin a syllable, the strong association with 'doms' and the resulting pronunciation favor keeping it together.

8. Grammatical Role:

"Ungdomslengsel" functions solely as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical context within a sentence.

9. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A strong longing or yearning for youth, or the feelings associated with being young.
• Translation: Youthful longing, nostalgia for youth.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine)
• Synonyms: ungdomsdrøm (youthful dream), lengt etter ungdom (longing for youth)
• Antonyms: resignasjon (resignation), likegyldighet (indifference)
• Examples:
  • "Ho kjente ein sterk ungdomslengsel." (She felt a strong youthful longing.)
  • "Ungdomslengselen tok overhand." (The longing for youth took over.)

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in Nynorsk pronunciation are common. Some dialects might slightly alter the vowel qualities or the degree of syllabic 'l' articulation. However, the core syllable division remains consistent.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• vennskap (friendship): ven-nskap - Similar syllable structure with a consonant cluster at the end of the first syllable.
• arbeidsliv (working life): ar-beids-liv - Demonstrates the typical Nynorsk pattern of dividing compound words into syllables based on morphemic boundaries.
• hjemmelaget (homemade): hjem-me-la-get - Shows how consonant clusters can be broken up into multiple syllables, but in "ungdomslengsel" the clusters are largely maintained within syllables.