Hyphenation ofminimumstemperatur

Norwegian Word Analysis: minimumstemperatur

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "minimumstemperatur" (minimum temperature) is a compound noun in Norwegian. It's pronounced with relatively straightforward vowel and consonant sounds, though the 'm' clusters require careful articulation. The stress is generally on the second syllable.

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:

• minimum-: Prefix, from Latin minimum (smallest). Indicates the lowest point.
• stemperatur-: Root, from German Temperatur (temperature), ultimately from Latin temperatura. Indicates the degree of heat or cold.
• -: No suffix in this case. The word is a compound.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the second syllable: mi-ni-mum-stem-pe-ra-tur.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/mɪˈnɪmʊmˌstɛmːpəˈraːtʊr/

6. Edge Case Review:

Norwegian allows for relatively complex consonant clusters, and this word exemplifies that. The 'm' clusters are common but require careful articulation. There are no major exceptions to syllabification rules here.

7. Grammatical Role:

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

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: The lowest temperature.
• Translation: Minimum temperature
• Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine gender - minimumstemperaturen)
• Synonyms: laveste temperatur (lowest temperature)
• Antonyms: makstemperatur (maximum temperature)
• Examples:
  • "I dag er minimumstemperaturen -5 grader." (Today the minimum temperature is -5 degrees.)
  • "Minimumstemperaturen om natten kan være farlig." (The minimum temperature at night can be dangerous.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• temperatur /tɛmːpəˈraːtʊr/: Similar syllable structure, stress on the second-to-last syllable.
• maksimum /ˈmɑksɪmʊm/: Similar 'm' cluster, stress on the first syllable.
• minimumsgrense /mɪˈnɪmʊsˌɡrɛnːsə/: Similar prefix, demonstrates how Norwegian handles compound words with multiple morphemes.

10. Syllable Analysis & Rules:

Here's a breakdown of each syllable, with rules applied:

• mi /mɪ/: Open syllable. Rule: Syllables end in vowels.
• ni /nɪ/: Open syllable. Rule: Syllables end in vowels.
• mum /mʊm/: Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant clusters are maximized in the onset.
• stem /stɛm/: Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant clusters are maximized in the onset.
• pe /pə/: Open syllable. Rule: Syllables end in vowels.
• ra /raː/: Open syllable. Rule: Syllables end in vowels.
• tur /tʊr/: Closed syllable. Rule: Syllables end in consonants.

11. Special Considerations:

The long vowel /aː/ in "ra" is a typical feature of Norwegian pronunciation. The geminate consonant /mː/ in "mum" is also common and affects syllable weight.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist, but they don't significantly alter the syllabification. Some dialects might slightly reduce the vowel in unstressed syllables.