Hyphenation ofunntakelsesløs

Analysis of "unntakelsesløs" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "unntakelsesløs" is a complex word, typical of Norwegian Nynorsk, built through compounding and suffixation. Pronunciation involves careful attention to vowel quality and consonant clusters. The 's' at the end is pronounced.

2. Syllable Division:

The syllable division will be based on the principle of maximizing onsets, adhering to Nynorsk phonotactics.

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: un- (Germanic origin, meaning 'not', 'un-')
• Root: tak (Old Norse origin, meaning 'take', 'act') - forms the base of unntak ('exception')
• Suffixes: -else- (Nynorsk suffix forming abstract nouns, related to 'else' meaning 'other') - -s- (genitive marker, also used to form adjectives) - -løs (Nynorsk suffix meaning 'without', 'free from')

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: unntak-el-ses-løs.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈʉnːtɑkˌelsəsˌløːs/

6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:

• un-: /ʉn/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus. No consonant clusters prevent division here.
• ntak: /ntɑk/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant clusters are maximized in the onset. 'nt' is a permissible onset in Nynorsk.
• el-: /el/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel-initial syllables are naturally separated.
• ses: /səs/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant clusters are maximized in the onset.
• løs: /løːs/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant(s) forms a syllable.

7. Edge Case Review:

The cluster 'ks' is common in Nynorsk and doesn't pose a syllable division issue. The long vowel /øː/ in løs is typical and doesn't affect the division.

8. Grammatical Role:

The word is an adjective meaning "exceptionless". Syllabification remains consistent regardless of its function in a sentence.

9. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Without exception; flawless; perfect.
• Grammatical Category: Adjective
• Translation: Exceptionless
• Synonyms: feilfri (flawless), upåklagelig (impeccable)
• Antonyms: mangelfull (deficient), feilbarlig (fallible)
• Examples: "En unntakelsesløs seier." (An exceptionless victory.)

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but they won't significantly alter the syllable division. Some dialects might reduce the vowel in el- to a schwa, but the syllable boundary remains the same.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• vanskelig: /vɑnːˈskɛli/ - van-skel-ig. Similar structure with consonant clusters.
• mulighet: /mʉˈliːhɛt/ - mu-li-het. Demonstrates vowel-initial syllables.
• forenkling: /fɔˈrɛŋkːliŋ/ - fɔ-rɛŋk-ling. Shows consonant clusters and suffixation.

These words demonstrate the consistent application of maximizing onsets and vowel-based syllable nuclei in Nynorsk. The complexity of "unntakelsesløs" lies in its length and multiple suffixes, but the underlying principles remain the same.