Hyphenation ofkomplementering

Norwegian Word Analysis: komplementering

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "komplementering" is a noun in Norwegian, meaning "complementing" or "supplementing." It's a relatively complex word, built from multiple morphemes. Pronunciation follows standard Norwegian rules, with a tendency towards a relatively even stress distribution, though the final syllable often receives slightly less emphasis.

2. Syllable Division:

The syllable division, adhering to the rule of maximizing onsets, is: kom-ple-men-te-ring.

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• kom-: Prefix, from Latin com- meaning "with, together."
• -plement: Root, from Latin complementum meaning "completion, that which completes."
• -er-: Inflectional suffix, forming a verbal noun (gerund/present participle).
• -ing: Suffix, indicating a noun formed from a verb.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the second syllable: kom-ple-men-te-ring. Norwegian stress is generally predictable, often falling on the first syllable, but suffixes can shift it. In this case, the "-ering" suffix doesn't attract the primary stress, but the "-ment" does.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/kɔm.plɛ.mɛn.tɛ.riŋ/

6. Edge Case Review:

Norwegian allows for some flexibility in syllable division, particularly with consonant clusters. However, the division presented here is the most common and phonologically justifiable.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Komplementering" primarily functions as a noun. If used in a verbal context (though less common), the stress pattern would remain the same.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: The act of complementing or supplementing something.
• Translation: Complementing, supplementation.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine gender - komplementeringen)
• Synonyms: utfylling (filling), tillegg (addition)
• Antonyms: reduksjon (reduction), fjerning (removal)
• Examples:
  • "Denne rapporten er en god komplementering til den tidligere analysen." (This report is a good complement to the previous analysis.)
  • "Komplementering av kostholdet kan være nødvendig." (Supplementation of the diet may be necessary.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• informasjon: in-for-ma-sjon - Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters. Stress on the second syllable.
• administrasjon: ad-mi-ni-stra-sjon - Again, similar structure, with stress on the third syllable.
• dokumentering: do-ku-men-te-ring - Closest in structure, with the "-ering" suffix. Stress on the third syllable.

The differences in stress placement are due to the varying number of syllables preceding the "-ering" suffix and the weight of the preceding syllables.

10. Division Rules:

• Onset Maximization: Norwegian favors maximizing onsets (consonant sounds at the beginning of a syllable). This is why "kom" is a syllable on its own.
• Vowel Peak: Each syllable must contain a vowel sound (the vowel peak).
• Sonority Sequencing: Syllables generally follow a sonority sequencing principle, with sounds becoming more sonorous (vowel-like) towards the nucleus.

11. Special Considerations:

The "m" in "komplementering" could potentially be analyzed as part of a "km" onset, but this is less common and less phonologically natural in Norwegian. The division presented here is more consistent with general syllable structure principles.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in Norwegian pronunciation are relatively minor and wouldn't significantly alter the syllable division. Some dialects might slightly reduce the vowels, but the core syllable structure would remain the same.