Hyphenation ofutgangskornstørrelse

Analysis of "utgangskornstørrelse" (Norwegian Nynorsk)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "utgangskornstørrelse" is a compound noun. Pronunciation in Nynorsk can vary slightly regionally, but generally follows fairly consistent rules. The 'g' is a velar fricative /ɣ/, and 'r' is often alveolar approximant /ɾ/. Vowel qualities are relatively consistent across dialects.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Nynorsk syllable division rules, which prioritize maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and avoiding stranded consonants, the division will be as follows.

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• ut-: Prefix, meaning "out" or "from". Old Norse origin. Function: Indicates direction or source.
• gang: Root, meaning "way", "course", or "walk". Old Norse origin. Function: Core meaning related to process or path.
• s-: Linking morpheme/genitive marker. Old Norse origin. Function: Connects noun phrases.
• korn: Root, meaning "grain" or "particle". Old Norse origin. Function: Specifies the type of size.
• stør-: Root, meaning "size". Old Norse origin. Function: Core meaning related to dimension.
• relse: Suffix, forming a noun. Derived from Old Norse. Function: Nominalization.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: stør-relse. Nynorsk generally stresses the second-to-last syllable in words of this length.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ʉtˈɡɑŋskɔrnstœɾˌʂeːlɛ/

6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:

• ut: /ʉt/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant. No exceptions.
• gang: /ɡɑŋ/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant cluster followed by vowel. No exceptions.
• s: /s/ - Syllable with only a consonant. Rule: Single consonant between two vowels forms its own syllable. Exception: Can sometimes be absorbed into adjacent syllables in rapid speech.
• korn: /kɔrn/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant. No exceptions.
• stør: /stœɾ/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant cluster followed by vowel. No exceptions.
• rel: /ɾɛl/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant. No exceptions.
• se: /sɛ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant. No exceptions.

7. Edge Case Review:

The 'sk' cluster is common in Nynorsk and is always treated as an onset. The 'rs' cluster is also common and is treated similarly. The linking 's' is a potential point of variation, but it generally forms its own syllable.

8. Grammatical Role:

The word is primarily a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical function (as it's a single, inflexible form).

9. Definition & Semantics:

• Word: utgangskornstørrelse
• Translation: Particle size (at the outlet/beginning)
• Part of Speech: Noun (feminine)
• Synonyms: partikkelstorleik (more common in some dialects)
• Antonyms: N/A (describes a property, not a direct opposite)
• Examples: "Utgangskornstørrelsen må kontrolleres nøye." (The particle size at the outlet must be carefully controlled.)

10. Regional Variations:

Some dialects might reduce vowels in unstressed syllables, potentially affecting the phonetic realization but not the syllabification.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• utgangspunkt (starting point): ut-gangs-punkt. Similar structure, stress on the penultimate syllable.
• kornlager (grain storage): korn-la-ger. Simpler structure, but shares the 'korn' root.
• størrelse (size): stør-rel-se. Shares the 'stør' root and 'relse' suffix, demonstrating consistent syllabification.