Hyphenation ofkonsentrasjonsproblem

Norwegian Word Analysis: konsentrasjonsproblem

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "konsentrasjonsproblem" is a compound noun in Norwegian, meaning "concentration problem." It's a relatively long word, and its pronunciation follows the typical Norwegian rules of vowel and consonant articulation. The 'k' is pronounced as in English, the 's' is pronounced as /s/, and the 'j' is pronounced as /j/. The 'r' is alveolar, and vowels are generally clear.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Norwegian syllable division rules, which prioritize maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and avoiding stranded consonants, the word breaks down as follows (using only the original letters):

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• konsen-: Prefix, derived from Latin concentrare (to concentrate). Function: Indicates focus or gathering.
• -trasjon-: Root, derived from Latin translatio (transfer, translation). Function: Core meaning related to the process of concentration.
• -sproblem: Compound element, spro (language) + problem (problem). Function: Specifies the type of problem. Problem is borrowed from English/German.

4. Stress Identification:

Norwegian generally has stress on the first syllable of a word. However, in compound words, the stress often falls on the first element of the compound. In this case, the primary stress is on "kon-".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/kɔnˈsɛntɾɑsjøːnsproːblɛm/

6. Edge Case Review:

Norwegian allows for relatively complex consonant clusters, and this word contains several. The 'str' cluster is common and generally forms a single onset. The 'sj' cluster is also common and represents a single affricate.

7. Grammatical Role:

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

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Word: konsentrasjonsproblem
• Grammatical Category: Noun (neuter)
• English Translation: Concentration problem
• Synonyms: fokusvansker (focus difficulties), oppmerksomhetsproblem (attention problem)
• Antonyms: (Difficult to define a direct antonym, but could be considered) lett å konsentrere seg (easy to concentrate)
• Examples:
  • "Han har et konsentrasjonsproblem som gjør det vanskelig å studere." (He has a concentration problem that makes it difficult to study.)
  • "Læreren mistenker at eleven har et konsentrasjonsproblem." (The teacher suspects that the student has a concentration problem.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• universitet (university): u-ni-ver-si-te-t. Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters. Stress on the first syllable.
• administrasjon (administration): ad-mi-ni-stra-sjon. Similar Latin-derived root and complex syllable structure. Stress on the third syllable, demonstrating that stress isn't always on the first syllable, but is common.
• problemstilling (problem statement): pro-blem-stil-ling. Demonstrates the use of 'problem' as a compound element, similar to "konsentrasjonsproblem". Stress on the second syllable.

10. Division Rules:

• Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are kept together as onsets whenever possible (e.g., "kon-", "str-").
• Avoid Stranded Consonants: Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary (e.g., "ras-", "blem").
• Vowel-Centric Syllables: Each syllable generally contains a vowel sound.

11. Special Considerations:

The 'sj' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification, despite being two letters. The compound nature of the word influences the stress pattern. Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise articulation of vowels, but not the syllable division.

12. Short Analysis:

"konsentrasjonsproblem" is a compound noun of Latin origin, meaning "concentration problem." It's divided into syllables based on maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, with primary stress on the first syllable ("kon-"). The word's structure reflects common Norwegian morphological and phonological patterns.