Hyphenation ofinternasjonalisme

Norwegian Word Analysis: internasjonalisme

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "internasjonalisme" (internationalism) is a relatively long, complex word in Norwegian, borrowed from international scientific vocabulary. Its pronunciation follows standard Norwegian rules, with a tendency towards vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Norwegian syllable division rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and avoid breaking consonant clusters unless they are complex and span syllable boundaries, the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: inter- (Latin, meaning "between" or "among") - functions as a combining form.
• Root: nasjon- (French/Latin via French, from natio meaning "nation") - the core meaning relating to nations.
• Suffix: -al- (Latin, adjectival suffix, meaning "relating to") - forms an adjective from the root.
• Suffix: -isme (French/Germanic, from Greek ismos meaning "doctrine, practice") - forms a noun denoting a system of thought or behavior.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: nas-jo-nal-i-sme.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˌɪntɛrnaˈsjøːnalɪsmə/

6. Edge Case Review:

Norwegian allows for some flexibility in vowel quality in unstressed syllables, leading to potential variations in pronunciation. The 'j' sound can also be slightly palatalized depending on the dialect.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Internasjonalisme" primarily functions as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical context.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: The principle of advocating cooperation among nations for the purpose of promoting peace, culture, and economic development.
• Part of Speech: Noun (feminine gender - internasjonalismen)
• Translation: Internationalism
• Synonyms: verdensborgerskap (world citizenship), folkesamhold (national solidarity)
• Antonyms: nasjonalisme (nationalism)
• Examples:
  • "Han er en sterk tilhenger av internasjonalisme." (He is a strong supporter of internationalism.)
  • "Internasjonalisme er viktig for å løse globale utfordringer." (Internationalism is important for solving global challenges.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• nasjonalitet (nationality): na-sjo-na-li-tet - Similar syllable structure, stress on the second syllable.
• internett (internet): in-tər-ˈnet - Shorter, but shares the inter- prefix and similar vowel patterns.
• globalisering (globalization): glo-ba-li-ˈsering - Shares the -isering suffix and a similar stress pattern.

The differences in syllable division are primarily due to the length of the word and the presence of different prefixes and suffixes. The core vowel patterns and stress placement remain consistent with Norwegian phonological rules.

10. Division Rules:

• Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are kept together as onsets whenever possible.
• Vowel Peak Principle: Each syllable must contain a vowel peak.
• Sonority Sequencing Principle: Syllable structure follows a sonority hierarchy (vowels are more sonorous than consonants).

11. Special Considerations:

The 'j' sound in Norwegian can sometimes be a semi-vowel and can influence syllable boundaries. However, in this word, it functions as part of the syllable onset.