Hyphenation ofinformasjonssamtale

Norwegian Word Analysis: informasjonssamtale

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "informasjonssamtale" is a compound noun in Norwegian, meaning "information meeting" or "information session." It's a relatively long word, typical of Norwegian noun formation. Pronunciation involves a mix of vowel qualities and consonant clusters.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Norwegian syllable division rules, which generally favor maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable), the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• informasjon - Root: Derived from French information (ultimately from Latin informatio). Function: Noun, meaning "information."
• s- - Linking morpheme: A genitive/possessive linking morpheme, connecting the two nouns. Origin: Old Norse. Function: Grammatical connector.
• samtale - Root: From Old Norse samtala (sam- 'together' + tala 'speech'). Function: Noun, meaning "conversation" or "talk."

4. Stress Identification:

Norwegian generally has stress on the first syllable of a word. In compound words, the primary stress usually falls on the first element. Therefore, the primary stress is on "in-".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ɪnfɔrmɑˈsjøːnssɑmtɑːlə/

6. Edge Case Review:

Norwegian allows for relatively complex consonant clusters, which can sometimes lead to ambiguity in syllable division. However, the rules generally prioritize keeping consonant clusters intact within a syllable.

7. Grammatical Role:

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

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A meeting or session intended to convey information.
• Translation: Information meeting/session
• Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine gender)
• Synonyms: informasjonsmøte (information meeting), orienteringsmøte (orientation meeting)
• Antonyms: (Difficult to provide a direct antonym, as it's a specific type of meeting. Perhaps "diskussjonsmøte" - discussion meeting)
• Examples:
  • "Vi skal ha en informasjonssamtale om de nye reglene." (We will have an information session about the new rules.)
  • "Hun deltok på en informasjonssamtale om helseforsikring." (She attended an information session about health insurance.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• universitet (university): /ʉnɪvɛrsɪˈteːt/ - Syllables: u-ni-ver-si-tet. Similar in having multiple syllables and consonant clusters. Stress on the third syllable.
• administrasjon (administration): /ɑdminɪˈstrɑːsjøːn/ - Syllables: ad-mi-ni-stra-sjon. Similar in being a loanword with complex morphology. Stress on the third syllable.
• kommunikasjon (communication): /kɔmʉniˈkɑːsjøːn/ - Syllables: kom-mu-ni-ka-sjon. Similar in being a compound noun with a loanword element. Stress on the third syllable.

The difference in stress placement in these words compared to "informasjonssamtale" is due to the length and structure of the word. Longer words with more syllables tend to have stress patterns dictated by the root and affixes.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in Norwegian pronunciation exist, particularly regarding vowel qualities. However, the syllable division remains consistent across dialects. Some speakers might slightly reduce the vowel in the unstressed syllables, but this doesn't affect the syllable boundaries.

11. Division Rules Applied:

• Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are generally kept together in the onset of a syllable (e.g., "s-", "rs-").
• Vowel-Centric Syllables: Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
• Compound Word Syllabification: Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.