Hyphenation ofutenrikskommentar

Norwegian Nynorsk Word Analysis: utenrikskommentar

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word utenrikskommentar is a compound noun in Norwegian Nynorsk. It's pronounced with a relatively even stress distribution, though the final syllable receives slightly more emphasis. The 'r' is typically alveolar, and vowels are generally clear.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and consonant clusters, the word breaks down as follows (see "syllable_division" in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• uten-: Prefix, meaning "without" (Old Norse úti - outside, and en - one). Functions to negate or exclude.
• riks-: Root, meaning "national" or "state" (Old Norse ríki - realm, power).
• kommentar-: Root, meaning "commentary" (borrowed from French commentaire, ultimately from Latin commentarius).

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the kom syllable. While Nynorsk doesn't have a strong, consistent stress pattern like some other Germanic languages, content words like this generally have stress on the first syllable of the final element.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈʉːtənˌrikskɔmːɛntɑr/

6. Edge Case Review:

The 'r' sound in Norwegian can be challenging. It's often retroflexed, but in Nynorsk, it's generally alveolar. The consonant cluster 'ks' is common and doesn't pose a significant syllabification issue.

7. Grammatical Role:

utenrikskommentar functions primarily as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical context within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A comment or commentary on foreign affairs.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine gender)
• Translation: Foreign affairs commentary
• Synonyms: utanrikspolitisk kommentar (foreign policy commentary)
• Antonyms: (None direct, but could be contrasted with innenrikspolitisk kommentar - domestic policy commentary)
• Examples:
  • "Han las ein skarp utenrikskommentar i avisa." (He read a sharp foreign affairs commentary in the newspaper.)
  • "Analytikaren gav ein grundig utenrikskommentar." (The analyst gave a thorough foreign affairs commentary.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• utdanning (education): /ʉːtˈdɑnːɪŋ/ - Syllable division: u-tdan-ning. Similar initial 'ut-' prefix. Stress on the second syllable.
• inntekter (income): /ˈɪnːtɛktər/ - Syllable division: inn-tek-ter. Similar vowel structure and consonant clusters. Stress on the second syllable.
• overenskomst (agreement): /ˌʊvəˈrɛnskɔmst/ - Syllable division: o-ver-ens-komst. Demonstrates how compound words are broken down, with stress on the second element.

The differences in stress placement are due to the varying lengths and complexities of the compound elements. utenrikskommentar has a longer final element (kommentar) which attracts the primary stress.

10. Division Rules:

• Vowel-Based Division: Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
• Consonant Cluster Handling: Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, unless they are particularly complex or disrupt the flow of pronunciation.
• Compound Word Syllabification: Each morpheme within a compound word is typically treated as a separate syllable.

11. Special Considerations:

The Nynorsk standard allows for some flexibility in pronunciation and syllabification, particularly in regional dialects. However, the analysis provided here reflects the most common and accepted standard.